Graz, Austria Hotels, Vacations, Tourism

Graz was founded at the spot where the river Mur (see also Murradweg ) flows into a wide plain, after flowing down from a hilly, narrow region. The city's past and present development was significantly influenced by the area's existing geological and geographical features. The River Mur, which flows from north to south cuts the city in half, and hilly regions flank the north, east and west of the city. The Schlossberg mountain in the city centre is only a short distance away from the river. The streets that surround the city centre stretch out in all directions and are connected by small alleys, between which … more »