"The Styrian Armoury (German: Landeszeughaus) results from the resulting need to store large quantities of armour and weapons, and was built from 1642 until 1645 by a Tyrolean architect called Antonio Solar.
Among the 21 departments and institutions of the Joanneum Universal Museum, founded as the Joanneum in 1811, the Armoury is in a class of its own. It is the Joanneum’s most-visited institution without an exhibitions role. Moreover, as the largest historic armoury in the world, it is a living memorial to a chequered, conflict-ridden past, whose bogeymen and prejudices are still with us." - HUNGRY
"The Styrian Armoury (German: Landeszeughaus) results from the resulting need to store large quantities of armour and weapons, and was built from 1642 until 1645 by a Tyrolean architect called Antonio Solar.
Among the 21 departments and institutions of the Joanneum Universal Museum, founded as the Joanneum in 1811, the Armoury is in a class of its own. It is the Joanneum’s most-visited institution without an exhibitions role. Moreover, as the largest historic armoury in the world, it is a living memorial to a chequered, conflict-ridden past, whose bogeymen and prejudices are still with us." - HUNGRY
"Landeszeughaus, Innere Stadt. The Styrian Armoury (German: Landeszeughaus) results from the resulting need to store large quantities of armour and weapons, and was built from 1642 until 1645 by a Tyrolean architect called Antonio Solar.Among the 21 departments and institutions of the Joanneum Universal Museum, founded as the Joanneum in 1811, the Armoury is in a class of its own. It is the Joanneum’s most-visited institution without an exhibitions role. Moreover, as the largest historic armoury in the world, it is a living memorial to a chequered, conflict-ridden past, whose bogeymen and prejudices are still with us."
The Graz armoury is an astonishing collection of weapons and armour, preserved through a historical accident and housed right in the centre of the city.
From the outside the building doesn’t look much different from those around it, but once inside there’s floors and floors of pikes, rifles, armour, shields and so much more.
I’m not generally a fan of museums but this was superb, and an absolute must see in any visit to this part of Austria.
TheHipsterCher
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The entrance is only allowed through the guided tour on the weekday winter period. They have German tour at 11am and English tour at 1230. The ticket costs 12 euro for the adult. You must lock your bag inside their locker with 1 euro coin, the coin will be refunded to you when you unlock the locker.
The tour is fun with our English guide, we also allowed to hold a sword, another guarding tool and wear a helmet.
Nathan Shanks
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One of the most unique collections I have ever seen. Preservation is top notch, but it comes down to the special nature of what they have in the Armory. A reminder as well as a celebration of craftsmanship. Like it's creators this collection is complex, special and should be preserved as a reminder.
Milan Vucic
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Omg. I loved it. Weapons are amazing. Employees are super helpful to answer lots of questions and are quite knowledgeable too. Definitely one of the coolest places to see in Graz!
Piotr Staniszewski
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Fantastic place with large collection (and really really large) of arms and armor from 16. and 17. century. Definitely worth a visit but check the opening days in advance. The whole visit takes about an hour, there is also a guided Tour available.
Filip Elihn
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An amazing collection which is worth a visit! The guided tour is really good and makes thr experience a lot better!
Александр Кучинский
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It's a really amazing place.
5 floors of original historical armor and weapons, you will feel like in a real armory.
John Lucas
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Except the floor has antique armor or weapons. This is a must see if you are visiting Graz. Make sure to TIME YOUR VISIT WITH TOUR SCHEDULE as this is the only way to enter the armory.