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Schloss Eggenberg
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This 17th-century palace is on the very eastern edge of the city and is surrounded by a large deer park. The Münzensammlung (Numismatic Museum) is tucked away in a corner on the ground floor. Styria's time as a Roman province is documented with artifacts in the Provinzialrömische Sammlung (Roman Provincial Collection). The attractive outdoor café in the park that surrounds the castle is the perfect place to fortify yourself between museum visits.
Prunkräume. Built around an arcaded courtyard lined with antlers, this fine example of the high baroque style contains the gorgeous Prunkräume noted for their elaborate stucco decorations and frescoes. They can be visited on a guided tour only.
Alte Galerie. A world-famous collection of art from the Middle Ages through the baroque period can be found at the Alte Galerie. Among its treasures are works by Pieter Brueghel the Younger and both Hans and Lucas Cranach, the noted Admont Madonna wood carving from 1400, and a medieval altarpiece depicting the murder of Thomas à Becket. 0316/801-79-770.
Abteilung für Vor- und Frühgeschichte. The holdings here include a remarkable collection of Styrian archaeological finds, including the small and rather strange Strettweg Ritual Chariot dating from the 7th century BC.
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