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🇦🇹The Styrian Armory, Graz, Austria-This armory was built in 1642 (although it houses items from before & after periods) and was used as an arsenal by the Austrians as a defense against the Ottoman Turks. Graz was on the front line of almost continuous conflict between Christendom & the Ottoman Empire. A lot of pieces in the collection show battle damage, which is insanely cool. After about 100 years of use, the arsenal was decommissioned, but the townsfolk petitioned to keep it as is, their petition was granted and the armory remains to this day, a visual time capsule. This armory is a treasure trove of arms & armor, mostly original. It is rare to have such a concentration of armors from this period. I highly recommend visiting this armory if you get a chance! #armor #armour #styria #austria #medieval #knight #war #hapsburg #HRE #ottoman #graz #armory #battle #war #art