Graz - Municipal Park Stadtpark
The Graz Stadtpark, at the eastern end of the Opernring (with its modern opera house), was laid out in 1869 on the site of the old fortifications. In the park stands the Emperor Francis Joseph Fountain surrounded by numerous figures and monuments, including a marble statue (by Kundmann, 1887) of the writer Anastasius Grün (1806-76), a bust (by Pirker, 1965) of the astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), a marble statue (by Hellmer, 1900) of Mayor Moritz von Franck (1814-95), a marble statue (by Kundmann, 1904) of the writer Robert Hamerling (1830-98) and a marble bust (by Gasser, 1859) of the great German dramatist Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805). At the end of the 1950s a body of artists of all kinds was formed which used to meet in a cafe in the park; as a result the club became known as the Forum Stadtpark. The works of the writers concerned attracted much attention.
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Styrian Autumn Festival
Every year since 1968, in the months of October and November, the Styrian Autumn ("Steirische Herbst") has been held in the Graz Municipal Park (Stadtpark). Peformances based on themes from literature, art and music, especially of the avant-garde variety, are held with the idea of promoting links between artists and the public at large, as well as fellowship between nations.
This annual two-month festival runs from early October to late November in celebration of the autumn harvest. The festival is renowned for showcasing contemporary theater, music and visual arts.
Concerts by symphonies and chamber orchestras, as well as theatrical performances, art exhibitions and lectures are only some of the 200 events held in venues including the City Park and the Mobile Hall.
This annual two-month festival runs from early October to late November in celebration of the autumn harvest. The festival is renowned for showcasing contemporary theater, music and visual arts.
Concerts by symphonies and chamber orchestras, as well as theatrical performances, art exhibitions and lectures are only some of the 200 events held in venues including the City Park and the Mobile Hall.
