Graz, the second largest city in Austria (250,000 inhabitants) is located in the south - east of Austria right between the Alps and the Mediterranean. The historic heart of the city of Graz is a Central European urban complex marked by centuries-long presence of the Habsburgs. It is one of the best preserved old cities in Central Europe and was proclaimed world cultural heritage by the UNESCO in 1999. In 2003 Graz was the European Cultural Capital which further enriched the cultural program. In summer there are lots of events, e.g. the festival for classical music ("styriarte"), the Jazz summer and other cultural events. For detailed information on the rich program please refer to the offical Graz website. Some useful and interesting information about Graz you'll also find on the Graz Tourism homepage.
