Viewpoint
Schlossberg and Clock Tower
Graz, Austria
A hill in the middle of Graz with a clock tower and a view over the red roofs.
Art gallery · Austria · Styria
Kunsthaus Graz
A blob-shaped modern art museum nicknamed the Friendly Alien.
about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Kunsthaus Graz matters
The Kunsthaus is an organic, blue-skinned building that locals call the Friendly Alien. It hosts contemporary art exhibitions. It makes a strong contrast with the old town just across the river, and the glowing skin lights up in the evening.
Talking points
- Locals call it the Friendly Alien.
- It hosts contemporary art.
- It sits beside the Mur river.
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