Landeszeughaus

Herrengasse 16, Graz, 6 8010 Austria
 
 
 
 
 
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The Zeughaus, today one of the most important arms collections in the world, had its heyday in 1699. During that period, no fewer than 185,700 weapons were stored there ready to be used to fight the Turks. Compared... More »
The Zeughaus, today one of the most important arms collections in the world, had its heyday in 1699. During that period, no fewer than 185,700 weapons were stored there ready to be used to fight the Turks. Compared to this number, today's stock seems rather small—29,000. Weapons of all kinds can be viewed, but this tally is nevertheless extraordinary. The fact that such a large number remained intact is due to a combination of fate and luck. Maria Theresia intended to demolish the 1644 building in 1748, but the Styrian aristocracy resisted successfully and thus preserved a unique place of remembrance.
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1 reviews for Landeszeughaus
Well worth a return trip!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 06/11/07
This four-story,immaculately kept armoury conveys to the visitor how tenuous life in the late Middle Ages and the Renaissance must have been for all these marvelously maintained weapons to be ready at a moment's notice for distribution to the citizens for the defense of the area against invaders. The facility was packed to the ceiling w/armour, edged weapons,pole arms and early firearms. My sons & daughter were all visibly impressed with this forceful display of how people had to literally fight for their lives and continued existence during this tumultuous period of Europe's history. We first saw this in 8/04 and are returning w/friends to visit it again in 7/07. It's clean and well-lit. I highly recommend it to everyone who wants to experience history firsthand. Mark Wedrall
 
 
 
 
 
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