You only see what you know (Goethe)
This mosaic is a work by Norbertine Bresslern-Roth (1891-1978). She is considered one of the most famous animal painters worldwide. You’ll find this mosaic at a building near Graz Central Station. The Neue Galerie in Graz showed her works in an exhibition in 2017.
The Priests’ Seminary in Graz is a historic site that reflects its long association with religious education. Initially built by the Jesuit Order in the late 16th century, the building has served various purposes, from housing a college and a school to being a prison and barracks.
Inside a shop people of Graz are very proud of. Lena Hoschek was born and grew up in Graz. She opened her first studio in this city as well. In the meantime, she has become an internationally recognized fashion designer.
At the beginning of the festival La Strada, I watched the French group Décor Sonore playing in the public streets using handrails, barriers, traffic signs and even balcony rails as instruments. By the way, the German word for beginning is ‘Anfang’.
This sundial created by Wolfgang Buchner is situated at the Styrian state archive in Graz. The state archive is located at the Karmeliterplatz, a plaza in the centre of the city.
During summer 2013 the organization Steirisches Kürbiskernöl g.g.A. (Styrian Pumpkin Seed Oil P.D.O.) offers a tasting for pumpkin seed oil in a traditional restaurant of Graz. Opposite to other tastings of products, this event doesn’t present different types of pumpkin seed oil for selling but explain the difference between Styrian pumpkin seed oil and other oils from abroad.
The construction of Graz Castle (Grazer Burg) started in 1438 by Duke Friedrich V. The photo above was taken from the Burggarten, a hidden park just outside the old walls of Graz. The castle offers several intriguing elements, e.g. engravings showing the motto A.E.I.O.U. and a complete double spiral staircase.
The restaurant Speisesaal is located on the ground floor of Hotel Wiesler. I think it is an ideal venue for having a burger or steak while listening to music presented by a DJ.
For fans of healthy nutrition the farmer market at Kaiser-Josef-Platz is a good tip. Here one can buy local products. At the photo one can see variety of apple named Schafnase. There are also a lot of products related to the Genussregion.
In Graz there is a special offer provided by the Graz Guides and VeloVital. By a guided e-bike tour of three hours one can learn about different forms of architecture located in the city. As the tour is performed by e-bikes one come across a lot of different places scattered all over the city.
Today I took my first lesson in cooking. For that purpose four journalists/bloggers and me visited the restaurant Kitchen 12 in Graz. This restaurant owned by Ferdinand Hladik offers not only warm meals and good wines but also cooking lessons for groups up to 30 persons.
Hotel Wiesler is located next to the centre of Graz. After a walk of a few minutes, one reaches the Museum of Contemporary Art (Kunsthaus) or the central market square. From many rooms, guests have a fine view of the landmark of Graz, a clock tower named Uhrturm.