Graz

Graz (Slovenian: Gradec, pronounced "grahts"German), withpopulationabout 240,000 issecond-largest cityAustriacapital ofprovinceStyria. The citysituated onMur river, insoutheastAustria.

Graz was probably established in12th century,itbuilt aroundSchlossberg.

The name Grazderived fromSlovenian word Grad, meaning castle.

Famous actor Arnold Schwarzenegger was born four miles from Graz insmall villageThal.

Inyear 2003 Graz was promoted to"Cultural capitalEurope".

External Links

• http://graz.at (in German)
• http://www.graz03.at (GermanEnglish Version)