Bruck an der Mur
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| Bruck an der Mur | |
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| Coat of arms | Location |
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| Country |  Austria |
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| State | Styria |
| District | Bruck an der Mur |
| Mayor | Bernd Rosenberger (SPÖ) |
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| Area | 38.40 km² (14.8 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 468 m (1536 ft) |
| Population | 13,333 (31/12/2005) |
| - Density | 347 /km² (899 /sq mi) |
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| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) |
| Licence plate | BM |
| Postal code | 8600 |
| Area code | 03862 |
| Website | www.bruckmur.at |
| Location of Bruck an der Mur within Bruck an der Mur district | |
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Bruck an der Mur is a city in the Austrian state of Styria. It is located at the confluence of the Mur and Mürz Rivers. Manufactures include metal products and paper; Bruck is an important rail junction in the region.
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[edit] History
The town was founded in 1263 by King Otakar II of Bohemia. Bruck an der Mur was an important medieval trade center.
[edit] Main sights
There is a 15th century Gothic church in the city.
In the center is also the famous Kornmesser-house, a building in Venetian style, built by Pankraz Kornmess in 15th century. There is also the iron well with its famous lace-like dome.
The castle of Landskron burned down in the great fire of 1792. After that fire just two of 166 houses were left standing.
[edit] Culture
Near Bruck is a recreation area called Weitental. Every August a well-known artist and clown-festival called Murenschalk is held.
[edit] Current political issues
In recent months and years, young people of Bruck an der Mur have been known to criticize the mayor, Bernd Rosenberger (SPÖ), who unconditionally raised police presence in the streets. They argue that this policy has the objective of harming the nightlife and harassing young people.
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