Exterior view

The Grazer Landhaus in the Herrengasse was built in 1527-1531 as the first Renaissance building of the city of Graz. The main wing of the Landhaus was built from 1557 to the plans of the architect Domenico Allio in the style of a northern Italian palace.

The Italian fortress builder Domenico Allio, who was also involved in the expansion of the castle hill fortress, was commissioned in 1555 with a renovation of the building which resulted in the main tract on the side of the “Herrengasse” and the large arcaded court designed in the style of the Renaissance. Characteristic features of the building are the ornate arched windows, the airy arcades and the three-storey arcaded courtyard.

The Landhaus is the most important early Renaissance building in Styria, and one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Central Europe. It was completed by several architects, nevertheless, it has retained a certain uniformity, since all additions were very carefully integrated into the existing building fabric. Overall, the building encloses three courtyards: the large Landhaushof, the small Landhaushof and the Zeughaushof, which is closest to the arsenal.

The photo shows the fa�ade on the Herrengasse. At left is the Zeughaus (Armoury), in middle the Landhaus, and at right the Rathaus (Town Hall).

View the ground plan of Landhaus, Graz.