Gratz

Gratz or Grätz, now known as Graz, is capital of Styria, in Austria, picturesquely situated on the Mur, 141 miles South-West of Vienna. Its many old and interesting buildings include a cathedral built in 1462, four monasteries, and the Landhaus, an ancient ducal residence. There is a very prestigious university here founded in 1585. Its industries embrace iron and steel works, sugar-refining, soap and candle factories, &c.

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