Austin, Capital city in Texas, United States.
The Texas State Capitol is a large building made of pink granite with Renaissance Revival architecture that rises over 100 feet above downtown. The structure features a copper dome and is surrounded by gardens and walkways that give visitors room to explore the grounds.
The city was founded in 1839 and originally called Waterloo before being renamed Austin to honor Stephen F. Austin, who established the first American settlements in Texas. The name reflects the deep roots this founder had in shaping the region's early development.
The South by Southwest Festival brings together musicians, filmmakers, and tech innovators from around the world each spring, with performances and exhibitions spread across the downtown area.
Capital Metro runs 50 bus routes and a light rail line connecting downtown with northern neighborhoods, offering service from early morning through midnight. The buses run on regular schedules, making it easy to move around the city.
The Congress Avenue Bridge is home to North America's largest urban bat colony, with around 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats taking flight at sunset between March and November. These bats are nocturnal hunters that help control the insect population across the region.
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