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Rating: 5 | Votes: 1 | Date: 04/06/2026 14:17:00

A wooded hill rising abruptly from the centre of Graz, the Schlossberg is crowned by the remains of a mighty fortress and offers the finest views over the old town and the river below. Its slopes, threaded with paths, tunnels and gardens, have made it the green and historic heart of the Styrian capital and the symbol that locals hold most dear. For centuries the hill carried a powerful citadel that protected the city and famously never fell to a besieging enemy. The fortress was finally pulled ...