Moor River
Description:
The Mur is a river flowing in Central Europe and is a tributary of the Drava River. Its source is located on the border of the Austrian lands of Styria and Salzburg in the Eastern Alps. A significant part of the Mur River flows through Austria, the largest city located on it is Graz. The length of the river is 434 kilometers, and the area of the water basin is about 15 thousand square kilometers. In the upper reaches it flows in a narrow valley, and below Graz - along the plain. The average water consumption at the mouth of the river is 166 cubic meters per second. Moore is navigable and has a hydroelectric power station. In addition, it is an important trading artery of the city of Graz, very often steamships run along it, delivering clothes, food and souvenirs to the city.
In 2009, in the city of Graz on the Moore River, a beautiful bridge was erected, in the middle of which there is an amazing “Island of Entertainment”, designed by the famous American architect Vito Acconsi. This is a real paradise for lovers of nightlife, discos and clubs. Every day, local youth gather here, as well as many guests of the city who want to enjoy the unusual design.