Monday, December 12, 2011

Culture Capital of Europe

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Austria known as a beautiful city, and had stunning views. Lots of tourist attractions in Austria, ranging from nature, education, history, art and culture, architecture, fashion, until the culinary. Each province has a typical tourist place, and different from other provinces. This is probably due to the history of Austria which had once been a large Austro Hungarian empire. Furthermore Austria has long captured the spirit of a bygone era. Beautifully carved palace, imperial splendor, and the echoes of Mozart, Strauss, and Haydn's are plentiful. Artists such as Gustav Klimt, Josef Hoffmann, Koloman Moser has,  provided heritage in art, style, and distinctive designs of Austria. Moreover, Austria is the main destination for visitors who are hungry for energy, culture, and charm.

Although in general the city of Vienna became a major tourist destination while in Austria, but no harm in also traveled to other provinces which presents tourist attractions, which are not less beautiful in Vienna. One town in Austria which was named the Culture Capital of Europe in 2003 was the city of Graz. Graz is a city with a beautiful and classic shades. directly adjacent to the city of Graz with Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Hungary, which make this country as a blend of western and eastern European cultures, and make it interesting to be visited by foreign tourists. Entering the city of Graz, from the southwest toward the city center, on the right and left of the road can be found a beautiful panorama, with the mountains, and hills planted with vines, which is famous for its quality up to foreign countries.

Visiting an area as a tourist destination than for its beautiful places, unique building also became one of its own considerations. In fact, sometimes it is not rare for a building into the identity of a city. Kunsthaus Graz is an art museum in Graz, Austria which was built in 2003 during the celebration of European culture. This place is also called the "Friendly Alien" by its creator, Peter Cook and Colin Fournier. The best time to visit Graz is spring, when the weather is sunny, and flowers in full bloom. You will need a regular tourist clothes, like jeans or shorts, along with Tee Shirt, this is the best clothing. When visiting the tourist attractions in the city of Graz, we recommend you bring enough water. In the city of Graz food and drink is not a problem, but most soda is more popular than water.

The best way to visit the city of Graz is by bicycle or tram. You can walk around town as well if you like. Cobblestone paths take you quite a lot to the destination. You can never get lost here. A car is useless here, so avoid it if you can. Graz is a city full of cyclists. Towards the center of town, can be found magnificent building and a symbol of Graz city government called Town Hall which has extensive field area. In the midst of a large area in front of Town Hall, called Hauptplatz this, looks a great human monument is a statue that stands firmly Styrian Prince, was the Archduke Johann who lived during the 17th century. This monument was presented to him specifically and simultaneously serve as a symbol of the start of economic development in the city of Graz. Continuing the trip down the river mur, artsy look of a modern building that stands majestically high above the river. Another beautiful view with a display of historic buildings in the city of Graz's largest clock that stands towering above the hills. Graz is a city designated as World Heritage Site.

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