The Burg is a beautiful castle, situated in Old Town Graz. The castle was constructed for Emperor Maximilian I in 1499. It remained the seat of the inner Austrian court until 1619. The Burg contains a very unusual double-spiral staircase, called the Wendeltreppe. Today, the Castle serves as the seat for the governor of Styria.

The Dom, or Graz Cathedral, is said to stand on the location of an older church, which stood for more than 800 years. Emperor Frederick III built this beautiful cathedral, together with his wonderful residence in the city. Once, the exterior of the cathedral was covered with frescoes; one of the few that remains is the "picture of plagues" which depicts disasters that struck the city in 1480. The interior of the cathedral combines Gothic architecture with Baroque furnishings created by some of the finest local and foreign artists.

The Mausoleum is the final resting place of Emperor Ferdinand II. Its construction was begun in 1614 under the direction of Ferdinand's Italian court painter, Giovanni Pietro de Pomis. The oval dome of the Mausoleum was the first of its kind built outside of Italy. The Mausoleum houses the remains of Emperor Ferdinand, his wife, his mother and one of his sons. Construction of the Mausoleum was incomplete at the time of Ferdinand's death in 1637 and it was not completed until the time of his grandson, Emperor Leopold I.

The Glockenspiel is a beautiful musical clock that was installed in the house of Mr. Gottfried Simon Maurer in 1903. Three times a day, at 11am, 3pm, and 6pm, a carillon plays three different melodies and wooden statues of a couple in beautiful traditional costumes dance in the gable windows.

The Gemaltes Haus ("painted house"), frequently called the Herzogshof, is situated in the famous Herrengasse. The building was originally frescoed in the 17th century by Giovanni Pietro de Pomis, architect of the Mausoleum. The current frescoes, painted by Baroque artist Johann Mayer, depict the gods of Greco-Roman mythology.

Located in Herrengasse, in the heart of Graz, the Landhaus was constructed in 1557 by Italian architect Domenico dell’Aglio. It was built to house the Styrian estates (parliament), and is still used for this purpose. The interior of Landhaus is decorated with beautiful Baroque furnishings. The session hall, called the Landstube, is famous for its stucco ceilings, designed by Johann Angelo Formentini. Also worth visiting is the Landhaus chapel, built in 1630-31.

Designed by famous architects Wielemans and Reuter, the Rathaus (Town Hall) was completed in 1893. It is not only the seat of the city administration and mayor, but also features a beautiful open-air cafe and a number of shops. It is considered to be one of the most romantic places in Graz. Many wedding ceremonies take place here.

The Uhrturm (Clock Tower) is one of the most beautiful and romantic places in Graz. Situated on the top of Schlossberg (castle mountain), the tower was first constructed in the 13th century; the current version dates to the mid-16th century and the clockworks where added in 1712. Three bells ring from the Clock Tower. Couples often come here to enjoy the beautiful panoramic views.