When in Graz, seeing Schlossberg is a must! This beautiful clock tower & surrounding garden area…read moreoffers the best views of the city. It's definitely a hike to get up here, as it is a viewing area and one of the hugest points in the city. So you can get some good exercise and then be rewarded with a beautiful sight of Graz's cityscape. There's a lot to walk around and see up here, beyond the clock tower. The gorgeous flower gardens are right below, there's multiple viewing decks around the top, plenty of benches and places to sit and enjoy the quiet, a museum, a city citytop restaurant, and even a performing theater. Depending on the day and events happening, you could definitely spend an entire day up here doing a variety of activities. Much love, Graz.

Love it, great place to visit, everytime i visit Graz i can't go without a day on the Schlossberg…read more The view is amazing, as the tunels are too, would suggest you to take a ride on the tram that takes you to the top. Nice caffee on the top of it, with reasonable prices. Deffinitly worth the visit!

A legend said "Wörthersee Mandl" is responsible for the creation of Lake Wörthersee…read more He opened the tap of the keg at midnight on the eve of easter, warned Warners that death and destruction will come upon them. So he did, flooded the area and drowned their criminals. Well, that's what I was told by my business partner. She also said if you toss a coin in the pond where the water flows from his keg, you were to come back here again. Unfortunately on the day I visited they had it closed. I gave a coin to my business partner and asked her to toss my coin when opens. Always interesting to learn the local culture and legends. it helps me learn more about them. Anyhow, I didn't get to toss my coin but I hope to come back to this beautiful Klagenfurt.

The Lindwurmbrunnen on Neuer Platz in Klagenfurt from the 16th century is the landmark of the city…read moreand represents the emblem of the city represents a dragon.... is what I was told. Lindwurmbrunnen means Dragon Fountain. The legend said a dragon terrorized the city before being slain by knights.... To commemorate this event, they created the statute? My German is not good enough to understand fully what the locals were saying when I visited here. I still don't understand why it is used as the emblem of the city. I think they were so brave to slain the dragon? Then shouldn't the knight be the emblem? If you ask locals where to go for sightseeing, this is the number one spot they all recommend. My lack of knowledge didn't help me fully appreciate the significance of this dragon nonetheless, I understood the Klagenfurter were brave to fight against the dragon.

Having spent a few years in Friuli, i have been able to visit some local gems that have maintained…read moretheir amazing historical flavor. Palmanova is one such amazing example. Built in the the late 1500s by venetian magnates, this fortress city has maintained its original shape and size. It is a well-preserved Friulian medium-size town/city. If you are looking for modern buildings, this is definitely NOT your place. This place proudly maintains its local flavor (holding many a fair during the summer time). It is quite peaceful and has many an historical places to visit and freshen up on local history. So, grab a detailed Friuli tourists book, or head to the visitors center. Better just yet, consult google-san and yoy won't regret the visit. AND, just grab a bite to eat (ask locals on which is the best restaurant, they know the tiniest but greatest places). Better just yet, get yourself a nice gelato, sit down on a bench in the center of the town and do some people's watching. .. it is endlessly entertaining: specially nonnos playing cards and nonnas knitting.