Graz
Graz (German: [ɡʁaːts] ⓘ; Slovene: Gradec) is the capital city of the Austrian province of Styria and the second-largest city in Austria, after Vienna. As of 1 January 2024, Graz had a population of 339,810 (303,270 of whom had principal-residence status). In 2021, the population of the Graz larger urban zone (LUZ) stood at 665,390 based on principal-residence status. Graz is known as a college and university city, with four colleges and four universities. Combined, the city is home to more than 60,000 students. Its historic centre (Altstadt) is one of the best-preserved city centres in Central Europe.
Graz
Gradec (Slovene) | |
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From top down, left to right: the fountain at the Iron Gate (Eisernes Tor), Freedom Square (Freiheitsplatz), the river Mur and the Castle Hill (Schlossberg), Graz Cathedral, Catherine Church (Katharinenkirche) | |
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Flag Coat of arms | |
Graz Location within Styria#Location within Austria Graz Graz (Austria) | |
| Coordinates: 47°04′15″N 15°26′19″E | |
| Country | Austria |
| Province | Styria |
| District | Statutory city |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Elke Kahr (KPÖ) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 127.57 km2 (49.26 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 353 m (1,158 ft) |
| Population (1 January 2024) | |
| • Total | 303,270 |
| • Density | 2,400/km2 (6,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Grazer |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | A-801x, A-802x, A-803x, A-804x, A-805x |
| Area code | +43 316 |
| Vehicle registration | G |
| Website | www.graz.at |
| Official name | City of Graz – Historic Centre and Schloss Eggenberg |
| Criteria | Cultural: ii, iv |
| Reference | 931 |
| Inscription | 1999 (23rd Session) |
| Extensions | 2010 |
In 1999, the city's historic centre was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites and in 2010 the designation was expanded to include Eggenberg Palace (German: Schloss Eggenberg) on the western edge of the city. Graz was designated the Cultural Capital of Europe in 2003 and became a City of Culinary Delights in 2008.