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Austria, Graz || The Schlossberg (Part-2) || (Castle Hill)

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The Schlossberg (Castle Hill) is a tree-clad hill, and the site of a fortress, in the centre of the city of Graz, Austria. The hill is now a public park and enjoys extensive views of the city. It is the site of several entertainment venues, cafés and restaurants. The Fortress is believed to have been built in 10th century. The castle was never conquered, but it was largely demolished by Napoleonic forces. The clock tower and bell tower were spared after the people of Graz paid a ransom for their preservation. The remains of the castle were turned into a public park in 1839. The clock's hands have opposite roles in the tower, with the larger one marking hours while the smaller is for minutes.
Above Old Town Graz rises the Schlossberg, a 473-meter-tall hill that can be ascended by funicular railway (it takes just three minutes to get to the top) or, alternatively, via a pleasant 20-minute walk. Highlights include the superb 28-meter-tall Clock Tower (Uhrturm), the city's best-known landmark. Built in 1561, it's all that's left of the massive fortifications that once stood here and which were dismantled after the Treaty of Vienna in 1809. Several other attractions are here as well, including the 94-meter-deep Turkish Well (Türkenbrunnen) and the 35-meter-tall Belfry (Glockenturm) from 1588 with its eight ton bell (affectionately known as Liesl). The café offers superb views over Graz; there's an open-air theater, and kids love the miniature railroad.
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