- Bruck an der Mur
Infobox Town AT
Art = Stadt
Name = Bruck an der Mur
Wappen =
lat_deg = 47 | lat_min = 25 | lat_sec = 00
lon_deg = 15 | lon_min = 16 | lon_sec = 00
Lageplan = Bruck in BM.png
Lageplangroesse = 300x320px
Bundesland = Steiermark
Bezirk = Bruck an der Mur
Höhe = 468
Fläche = 38.40
Einwohner = 13333
Stand = 2005-12-31
PLZ = 8600
Vorwahl = 03862
Kfz = BM
Gemeindekennziffer = 6 02 04
NUTS = AT223
Straße = Koloman-Wallisch-Platz 1
Website = [http://www.bruckmur.at www.bruckmur.at]
Bürgermeister = Bernd Rosenberger
Partei = SPÖ
Gemeinderatanzahl = 31
Gemeinderat = 22SPÖ , 6ÖVP , 2FPÖ , 1 Grüne
Wahljahr = 2005
image_photo = Bruck an der Mur Hauptplatz mit Kornmesserhaus.jpg
image_caption = "Kornmesserhaus" in Bruck an der MurBruck an der Mur is a
city in theAustria n state of Styria. It is located at the confluence of the Mur andMürz Rivers. Manufactures include metal products and paper; Bruck is an important rail junction in the region.History
The town was founded in
1263 by KingOtakar II of Bohemia . Bruck an der Mur was an important medieval trade center.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.Culture
Near Bruck is a recreation area called "
Weitental ". Every August a well-known artist andclown -festival called "Murenschalk " is held.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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