Graz Castle

Graz Castle is located in the same city, in Austria. It was built at the foot of the mountain in the middle of the XV century, by order of Frederick III. The purpose of the construction was to strengthen the defense of the city from the east side. The style in which the fortress is built is late Gothic.

Subsequently, the castle was repeatedly modified and expanded. The dungeons of the fortress were connected by underground tunnels to Schlossber Castle and the main cathedral of the city, and the castle itself was expanded and fortified by a bastion. In the XVIII century, the residence of the emperor was transferred to local officials and turned into a state institution. Due to the loss of defensive function, many of the elements and rooms of the castle associated with defense and armament were changed. During World War II, the castle was almost destroyed. After the war, the fortress of Graz was partially restored due to major repairs, but restoration work is carried out in the castle to this day.

At the present time in the castle of Graz is the residence of the government of Styria. Because of this, inspection of the interior is not available, but the entrance to the castle is free, and this involves free inspection of the common courtyard, ships and the famous spiral staircase, for which, as they say, many tourists come here.