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Graz 1699

The special exhibition Graz 1699 at the Archaeology Museum takes visitors back to the lively atmosphere of the city of Graz in the 17th century: The focus is on a digital reconstruction of Baroque Graz, based on historical copperplate engravings and enriched by selected archaeological finds from the city centre of Graz and Eggenberg Palace.

The visualisation will have a special recognition value for Graz residents: Some iconic buildings, such as those of 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.

 

Image Credits

In co-operation with: Federal Monuments Office Vienna, Department of Archaeology, Graz Museum, University of Graz, Department of Classics

Images

View of baroque Graz from the south-east (first draft of the virtual reconstruction)

Illustration: Universalmuseum Joanneum/Iljafilm

View of baroque Graz from the south-east (first draft of the virtual reconstruction)

Illustration: Universalmuseum Joanneum/Iljafilm

Virtual reconstruction (first draft) of the former Graz Neutor in the Baroque period, after which today's Neutorgasse is named

Illustration: Universalmuseum Joanneum/Iljafilm

Stove tiles with the depiction of Justitia from Eggenberg Palace

Photo: Universalmuseum Joanneum/D. Modl

Baroque chamber pot from Khuenburg Palace, on loan from the Federal Monuments Office

Photo: Universalmuseum Joanneum/D. Modl

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