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The golden Mausoleum of Ferdinand II and its church are the brainchild of Giovanni Pietro de Pomis. Muli-talented Italians have a long history of prettifying Graz. A Lombardian by birth, de Pomis was the court artist and favored pet of Ferdinand II. Like Domenico dell’Allio, de Pomis earned his keep as
Continue readingMausoleum & St. Catherine’s Church, Graz, Austria 2
Here lies Emperor Ferdinand II, scourge of the Protestants, protector of the faith, and – to be honest – a Class A twit. Born in Graz in 1578, Ferdinand II was educated by Jesuits. At that time, Protestantism was the dominant religion in his homeland: “According to later estimates, no
The joyous feast of Corpus Christi honors the presence of body and blood of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. It takes place on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. June 4, 2015 was a public holiday in Graz, and many spectators lined up near the Dom, along the Herrengasse, and in
Continue readingLeading the Way, Corpus Christi Procession, Graz, Austria
