Fun facts about Graz
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The name Graz most likely derives from the Slavic word for 'small castle'.
Graz
Austria
Graz is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2026, Graz had a population of 307,912, or 345,391 including residents with a secondary residence. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area was 660,238.
From the “Etymology” section
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Graz was originally called 'Bayrischgraz' to distinguish it from 'Windischgraz'.
Graz
Austria
Graz is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2026, Graz had a population of 307,912, or 345,391 including residents with a secondary residence. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area was 660,238.
From the “History” section
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The historic city centre of Graz was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999.
Graz
Austria
Graz is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2026, Graz had a population of 307,912, or 345,391 including residents with a secondary residence. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area was 660,238.
From the “Sights” section
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Graz is home to the world's largest historical collection of late medieval and Renaissance weaponry.
Graz
Austria
Graz is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2026, Graz had a population of 307,912, or 345,391 including residents with a secondary residence. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area was 660,238.
From the “History” section
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The University of Graz was founded in 1585 and is the city's oldest university.
Graz
Austria
Graz is the capital of the Austrian state of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. On 1 January 2026, Graz had a population of 307,912, or 345,391 including residents with a secondary residence. In 2023, the population of the Graz functional urban area was 660,238.
From the “History” section
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Photo: Nick Savchenko from Kiev, Ukraine · CC BY-SA 2.0