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Graz 1699

as part of SHOWING STYRIA 2025

26.04. - 02.11.2025

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Duration

26.04. - 02.11.2025

Location

Archaeology Museum, Schloss Eggenberg

Curators

Sarah Kiszter, Daniel Modl

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About the
Exhibition

The special exhibition Graz 1699 at the Museum of Archaeology transports visitors into the vibrant atmosphere of the city of Graz in the 17th century and offers an impressive immersive experience. The focus is on a digital reconstruction of Baroque Graz based on historical engravings and enriched by selected archaeological finds from the city centre of Graz and Schloss Eggenberg.

 

The visualisation will have a special recognition value for Graz residents: Some iconic buildings, such as those on the main square of Graz, still exist today, while others have long since disappeared.

 

This innovative presentation builds a bridge between the World Heritage Site of Schloss Eggenberg and the vibrant heart of the historic centre of Graz. The exhibition allows visitors to experience a part of the rich history of the provincial capital in a completely new, captivating way.

Graz Museum, Federal Monuments Office - Department of Archaeology, University of Graz - Department of Classics, Stadtvermessungsamt Graz and AHS Reininghaus

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"True representation of the imperial and territorial capital Graz as seen from West to East", Graz from the West, coloured copper engraving on paper by Andreas Trost, 1695.

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Virtual reconstruction of Graz in the Baroque period, bird's eye view.

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Virtual reconstruction of the former fortifications on the Schlossberg in Graz.

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Bowl with oyster shells along with account book and monetary equivalent.

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Winged chalice "à la facon de Venise".

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Polychrome and green decorative tiles depicting Justitia from Eggenberg Palace.

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Ceramic chamber pot, cupping glass, and urinal made of glass.

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SHOWING STYRIA 2025

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Pavilions

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