Andritz (Graz)

Andritz ( Slavic jendrica - " fast flowing water" ) is the 12th and largest area of ​​Graz city district. It is located in the north of Graz and consists of the old villages Oberandritz, sub Andritz and St. Vitus and the scattered settlement Neustift.

History

The area of present-day district Andritz was inhabited in Roman times. A cemetery from the late Roman era lay in Weinzödl. The name of Andritz is first mentioned in 1265 as " Endritz ". Many settlements and field names are here Slavic origin: Gabriach (of Gabraw ) old name for St. Veit, Weinitzen ( Vinica ); Zapuden, schools Ritz, Glim and Rannach.

The old farming villages changed their characteristics, as in 1852 Josef Körösi an iron foundry and a machine factory settled ( Maschinenfabrik Andritz AG, today Andritz AG). In 1913 the paper mill ring, which arises from an existing paper mill since 1790. This was adopted by the industrial family Arland 1939 and until 1990.

Also Andritz in 1850 a separate municipality, but came together with St. Vitus and the southern part of Weinitzen 1938 Graz. With the incorporation, a new name was introduced (Graz Nord). 1946, the present district boundaries and the present name Andritz were determined by a council decision.

Next to the old parish in St. Veit in 1961 was another religious center in Andritz with a modern church ( parish of the Holy Family ).

The source in St. Ulrich in the south have been since time immemorial attributed healing powers.

Culture and sights

Structures

  • Parish Church of St. Vitus
  • Castle St. Gotthard
  • Chapel of St. Ulrich: According to the legend of Count Ulrich Gösting to have been cured by the water of the local source, which he had built a small memorial. In 1689 it turned into a chapel, which was expanded in 1735.

Nature reserve

The Riel Pond (also spelled Rielteich ) and the adjacent meadow areas are at the Statteggerstraße nature reserve. The protection is based on that occurring in the pond animals in their diversity are unique, there are only 49 species have been found by dragonflies. The conservation area is 11.734m ².

Economy and Transport

  • Andritz AG (formerly Maschinenfabrik Andritz )
  • Numerous small industries
  • In the west, a large number of shopping
  • Some agricultural land
  • Horse breeding and horse riding stables
  • Tram lines 4 and 5
  • Bus lines 41, 45, 47, 52, and 53

Others

In Andritz is the training center of the traditional clubs GAK. In addition, in the local Andritz Andritz SV is located.

Andritz - - Musically, the Musikverein St. Veit is Stattegg an integral part in festivities and events that take place in Andritz.

Since 2006 there is also a local basketball club called Pommes de Terre.

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