Färberplatz, Graz, Austria
Welcome to the Bermuda Triangle of Graz. Located in the old city, to the east of the Herrengasse, this neighborhood is full of cafés, bars, and romantic alleys (and a Glockenspiel). Like the Eagles’s “Hotel California,” you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.
Glockenspielplatz, Graz, Austria
The best way to find the Glockenspielplatz is to look for a bunch of befuddled tourists staring up into the air. They are waiting for the Glockenspiel to chime. While you’re standing there, why not admire the Art Nouveau facade below the tower? Gottfried Maurer was a savvy wine &
Market Shopping, Franziskanerviertel, Graz, Austria
The Franziskanerviertel (“Franciscan Quarter”) sits in the protective embrace of the Franziskanerkirche. Back in the old days, the area was known as the Kälberne Viertel (“Veal Quarter”). Farmers drove their cattle into town to be slaughtered next to the river. The smell must have been… pungent. Restaurants, chocolateries, and children’s clothing
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