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Description: federal state in the south of Austria. Neighbors: Burgenland, Carinthia, Lower Austria, Salzburg and Upper Austria. Categories: federal state of Austria, region and locality. Location: Austria, Central Europe, Europe. View on OpenStreetMap. Latitude of center. 47.25° or 47° 15' north.
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- Graz[SEE MAP] A lovely, laidback place to visit, Graz, the capital of Styria, lies alongside the Mur River, surrounded by fields and forests. Unlike many of the other towns in the state, mountains can only be spotted far off in the distance; its main geographical feature is the distinctive tree-clad Schlossberg Hill that lies at its heart.
- Bad Aussee[SEE MAP] Nestled among rolling hills and valleys with dramatic mountains rearing up in the distance, Bad Aussee is awash with incredible natural sights – and that’s without even having mentioned the two glittering alpine lakes that lie just a short distance away from the town.
- Admont Abbey[SEE MAP] Founded all the way back in 1074, Admont Abbey has long attracted people looking to immerse themselves in quiet contemplation. Its scenic setting on the borders of the Gesause National Park with mountains all around it certainly is idyllic and peaceful.
- Schladming[SEE MAP] Lying at the foot of the Dachstein Mountains, the ski resort town of Schladming is a great place to visit at any time of the year.
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Feb 25, 2021 · Austria is a landlocked mountainous country located in South-Central Europe. It is geographically positioned both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Austria is bordered by 8 countries: by Czech Republic in the north; by Slovakia in the northeast; by Hungary in the east; by Slovenia in the south, by Italy in the southwest; by ...
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- Graz: City of Design
- From Mountains to Castles, and Chocolate
- Treasures Worth A Visit
Graz, its' capital, blends Renaissance and Baroque architecture with modern designs such as the Murinsel, an artificial island made of glass and steel, and the alienlike Kunsthaus, a contemporary art museum. The Armoury museum is the world's largest museum of its kind with more than 32, 000 objects on display. The funicular that runs up the Schloss...
The Dachstein mountain is the hightest peak (2,995 metre / 9,826 feet) in Styria and invites you to experience the Dachstein glacier by simply taking a gondola up to the mountain top. A visit of the mighty Riegersburg Castle and get a view of the entire eastern part of Styria. Reward yourself and visit the Zotter Chocolate Factory,located just a st...
Encounter high culture even in remote corners of Styria: Admont Abbey, which houses the world's largest cloister library is a true jewel located in the Gesäuse natural park. The Basilika in Mariazell, is a popular pilgrimage site with a magnificent high altar that is dramatically located in the pre-alpine region of Styria. The romantic Gardenpalace...
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Styria is a state, or Bundesland, located in the southeast of Austria. In area it is the second largest of the nine Austrian federated states, covering 16,401 km² (6,332 sq mi). It borders Slovenia and the Austrian states of Upper Austria, Lower Austria, Salzburg, Burgenland, and Carinthia.
Styria. Austria, Europe. Austria’s second-largest province is a picturesque combination of culture, architecture, rolling hills, vine-covered slopes and mountains. Graz, Austria’s second-largest city, is Styria's photogenic and fabulously relaxed capital. Head south from Graz and you’re in wine country, dubbed ‘Styrian Tuscany’.
