Palais Meran, Graz, City palace in St. Leonhard district, Graz, Austria.
Palais Meran is a late-classicist palace on Leonhardstraße in Graz's St. Leonhard district, built 1841–1843 for Archduke Johann. Its long facade carries the archduke's coat of arms on the gable, and the wrought-iron door grilles date from the construction period. Inside, a three-bay vestibule with a place-vault on pillars leads to a first-floor hall with stucco lustro walls and a carved wooden ceiling.
The palace was built between 1841 and 1843 by Georg Hauberrisser for Archduke Johann of Styria, who resided there until his death in 1859. The name references Count Franz von Meran, the archduke's son, who received the title in 1844 and inherited the property.
The building has housed the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz since 1963, serving as a center for musical education and performances. Students and musicians use the spaces daily for classes, rehearsals, and concerts.
The palace is accessed from Leonhardstraße in the St. Leonhard district and the area is well connected by public transport. Visitors should check in advance about available events or guided tours, as the spaces are primarily used for university activities and performances.
The palace's name does not come from the Meran region but from Archduke Johann's son, Count Franz von Meran, who received that title in 1844. Johann himself died in the building on 11 May 1859. The north wing was added in 1880, and the main structure was extended in 1939 and 1963.
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