The manhole covers in Graz show the city arms. It is a Panther with flames from all body openings. The depiction is similar to the Styrian coat of arms. However, the Styrian Panther is horned and has only a flame from his mouth, since 1926.
Sources / More info
- Steirisches Landeswappen (Wikipedia)
- Grazer Stadtwappen (Wikipedia)
- Panther (Wikipedia)
- [German]
Picture credits
- travel-by-photos.com (Photo 1)