Graz Cathedral, Graz

Name: Graz Cathedral
Address: 3 Burggasse, Graz, Austria
Telephone: +43 316 821 683

#20 among attractions in Graz

Church, Gothic architecture

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Graz Cathedral, also called St. Giles' Cathedral, is the cathedral church in the Austrian city of Graz, dedicated to Saint Giles. It is the seat of the bishop of the Steiermark diocese, called the Diocese of Graz-Seckau. The church was built in 1438-62 by Friederick III in the Gothic architecture. Nearby is Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II. ()

Local name: Grazer Dom Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 47°4'22"N, 15°26'34"E

Address

3 BurggasseInnere StadtGraz Austria

Contact

+43 316 821 683

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Graz Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Styrian Armoury, Schlossberg, Franciscan Church, Graz Opera.

~1330 ftSW
Museum of European armor and weaponry
Styrian Armoury, Graz
7 min walk • The Styrian Armoury, located in the heart of Graz, Austria, stands as a remarkable testament to the region's martial history. Officially known as the Landeszeughaus, this museum is home to the world's largest historical arsenal, boasting an impressive collection of...
~1790 ftNW
Forested public park with hilltop fort
Schlossberg, Graz
9 min walk • Schlossberg is a picturesque hill dominating the Austrian city of Graz. Its name, which literally translates as "Castle Mountain," comes from the medieval castle that once was an important defensive point. Today, Schlossberg is the green heart of the city and a...
~1760 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Franciscan Church, Graz
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Graz, the Franciscan Church stands as a serene testament to the city's rich religious and architectural heritage. This historic church, known for its understated elegance and spiritual ambiance, has been a place of worship and solace for...
~1600 ftSE
Opera, Theater, Concerts and shows
Graz Opera, Graz
8 min walk • The Graz Opera is an Austrian opera house and opera company based in Graz. The orchestra of the opera house also performs concerts as the Graz Philharmonic Orchestra.
~1470 ftW
Museum, Art museum, History museum
Universalmuseum Joanneum, Graz
8 min walk • The Universalmuseum Joanneum is a multidisciplinary museum with buildings in several locations in the province of Styria, Austria. It has galleries and collections in many subject areas including archaeology, geology, paleontology, mineralogy, botany, zoology, history, art and folk culture.
~1300 ftW
Observation decks and towers, Historical place
Clock Tower, Graz
7 min walk • The Graz clock tower is a 28 meter high clock tower. It stands on the Schloßberg and is the landmark of Graz with its dials over 5 meters in diameter and the gilded hands.
~1160 ftNW
Interesting neighbourhood,
Innere Stadt, Graz
6 min walk • Innere Stadt is the 1st district of the Austrian city of Graz, capital of the federal state of Styria. It is the part of the Old Town containing the Schloßberg and the city park.
~490 ftSW
47°4'18"N • 15°26'30"E
Diözesanmuseum Graz, Graz
3 min walk • Museum
~1070 ftNW
47°4'30"N • 15°26'23"E
Volkskundemuseum, Graz
6 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1470 ftW
47°4'21"N • 15°26'12"E
Museum im Palais, Graz
8 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
~1540 ftW
Museum, Science museum, History museum
GrazMuseum, Graz
8 min walk • Graz Museum, formerly Stadtmuseum Graz, located at Sackstraße 18, is the cultural history museum of the Austrian city of Graz. The collections and exhibitions deal with and convey the city's history.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Graz Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Doppelwendeltreppe, Graz (1 min walk), Schauspielhaus, Graz (2 min walk), Grazer Spielzeugmuseum, Graz (3 min walk), Landplagenbild, Graz (3 min walk).

How to get to Graz Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to Graz Cathedral:

Bus

Schauspielhaus • Lines: 30 (2 min walk)
Palais Trauttmansdorff/Urania • Lines: 30 (4 min walk)

Tram

Hauptplatz/Congress • Lines: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (7 min walk)
Maiffredygasse • Lines: 1, 7 (8 min walk)

Train

Fairytale Express (7 min walk)
Schloßbergbahn Bergstation (10 min walk)