Herrengasse

Herrengasse is a historic Baroque boulevard in the center of Graz, the capital of the Austrian state of Styria, connecting Hauptplatz with the square Am Eisernen Tor. Originally known as Bürgerstraße (Citizens' Street), it was renamed in the 15th century, when more and more nobles began settling here. The street runs parallel to the Mur River and has been largely pedestrianized since the 1970s, although all of Graz's tram lines still run through it. It is home to important historic buildings such as the Landhaus, the City Parish Church of the Holy Blood (Stadtpfarrkirche Zum heiligen Blut), and various palaces. As a central hub of public life, it shapes the look of the city and gives visitors a glimpse of Graz's rich history and architecture.