Grazer Landhaus — Attraction in Graz

We walked through this mostly empty example of the first Renaissance building to be built in the city of Graz, starting in 1557. Today the Styria State Parliament meets in the lavish parlor. Otherwise, it is a wonderful example of Italian architecture with its lovely arches, tiers, and stonework, but it looked like it was unoccupied, as it is used mostly for festivals. The street was busy and noisy, but inside on the piazza, it was quiet and hushed. The Famous Glockenspiel sits atop the gable roof and at described times, the doors open and mechanical dancers appear to 'dance'...

The current building is the third city hall on this site, constructed in the late 19th century in a historicist style.

The first city hall was built in 1450 in Judengasse, and a second, Renaissance-style building was erected on the current site in 1550.

The Grazer Rathaus is a prominent landmark and a central point of the city, known for its grand architecture and clock tower.

The building serves as the seat of the Graz...

A nice renaissance building. You can enter freely and enjoy the atmosphere. There are not much to do but you can walk in there, if you are interested in renaissance architecture you may love this building. There are nice historical sculptures. People say that there will be musicians playing in the court but I didn't see. Also I guess in winter there will be...