City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg

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City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg: A Harmonious Blend of Architectural Styles and Cultural Influences

The City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, offers a unique insight into the rich cultural and architectural history of Central Europe. Situated in the southeastern part of Austria, Graz serves as the capital of the state of Styria and is the second largest city in the country, with a population of approximately 306,068 as of 2025.

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UNESCO Description of the World Heritage Site

The City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg bear witness to an exemplary model of the living heritage of a central European urban complex influenced by the secular presence of the Habsburgs and the cultural and artistic role played by the main aristocratic families. They are a harmonious blend of the architectural styles and artistic movements that have succeeded each other from the Middle Ages until the 18th century, from the many neighbouring regions of Central and Mediterranean Europe. They embody a diversified and highly comprehensive ensemble of architectural, decorative and landscape examples of these interchanges of influence.

Encyclopedia Record: Graz

Graz is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2025, Graz had a population of 306,068. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area (FUA) stood at 660,238. Graz is known as a city of higher education, with four colleges and four universities. Combined, the city is home to more than 63,000 students. Its historic centre (Altstadt) is one of the best-preserved city centres in Central Europe.

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