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The Murinsel (German, literally Mur island) in Grazmarker, Austriamarker, is actually not an island at all, but an artificial floating platform in the middle of the Mur river, located at . This landmark of Graz was designed by New Yorkmarker artist Vito Acconci on the occasion of Graz becoming the 2003 European Capital of Culture.

The building in the form of a giant sea shell measures 50m in length and 20m in width. Two footbridges connect it with both banks of the Mur. The center of the platform forms an amphitheatre. Below a twisted round dome there is a café and a playground. The Murinsel is built for a maximum number of 350 visitors.

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