Steyr, Statutory city in Upper Austria, Austria
Steyr is a town in Upper Austria where the Steyr and Enns rivers meet. The old town spreads across a triangular peninsula between the two waterways and is surrounded by hills offering wooded trails and views over the rooftops.
The settlement began around 980 under the counts of Steyr, who exploited local iron ore deposits and controlled trade routes. In the 17th century the town became a center for arms production and later for vehicle manufacturing.
The name comes from the river that flows through town and has shaped local life for centuries. Gothic townhouses around the main square still show the craftsmanship of medieval builders and now serve as homes, shops and restaurants.
The town center is compact and most sights lie close together, making it easy to explore on foot. The riverside promenades along both waterways are good for quiet walks and offer benches for resting.
A narrow alley called Enge runs through house gaps just 1.5 meters (5 feet) wide and once served as an escape route for residents during floods. The old railway line into the Steyr valley still runs with steam locomotives and connects several villages over 17 kilometers (11 miles) of track.
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