Old Graz city gate uncovered

Old Graz city gate uncovered

Foundation of the city gate (APA/Peter Kolb)
Image: APA/PETER KOLB

The three-story gate built in 1620 was part of the city fortifications. It consisted of a main gate with a neoclassical façade and two smaller side gates and was located near what is now the Joanneum State Museum. Archaeologists dig up to 1.5 meters deep to secure and document the foundations.

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