Graz in Pics: September 2013

Donnerstag, 26. September 2013

Wagner Oper Lohengrin at Graz Opera House

Mittwoch, 25. September 2013

Dienstag, 24. September 2013

Drawn sword sculpture at Graz Operahouse

Sackstrasse - Graz Altstadt - Old City Center

Looking down on Sackstrasse from the skywalk at the Cafe on top of K&O

Sackstrasse

This short old-city street runs North from Hauptplatz and merges into Kaiers Josef Kai. It has many important addresses along the way, including several magnificent buildings called Palais, some of which now house museums and exhibitions. Dreifaltigkeiskirche (Trinity Church); Schlossbergplatz, and the city's most renowned department store - Kastner & Oehler - are all located on this street, as is the Krebsenkeller, a cellar-restaurant with a pedigree spanning hundreds of years. K & O features a ultra-modern roof-level cafe with a terrace/skywalk that affords a view of the city's street scene from above and a unique vantage point to take in the vistas of the Schlossberg and other surrounding landmarks that stand out in a sea of red roofs.

Sackstrasse 19

Cafe Koenig

K & O Department Store - street-level view in the evening

Sackstrasse at Murinsel / Schlossbergplatz tram stop (Lines 4 and 5)

Herrengasse - Old Town Graz Main Street in City Centre

Herrengasse

Herrengasse is the Main Street of Old Town Graz. It is lined not only by many magnificent historic buildings and architectural gems, but also by numerous stores, boutiques, restaurants, and street-side - not the mention on-the-street - cafes. All of the city's streetcar lines run through Herrengasse, which is a designated pedestrian and bicycle zone. Automobiles have been banned except for delivery purposes on a restricted schedule.