Steinach am Brenner
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Steinach am Brenner is a market town in the district of Innsbruck-Land
and is located south of Innsbruck
in the Wipptal
at the Sill River
. It has 3340 inhabitants.
(Gschnitztal). It is run by B182 road and is 31 km south of Innsbruck
and 12 km from the border with Italy. The A13 motorway, which runs the Wipptal on the western side, is on an elevated position above the village.
, while the church depended on the Parish of Matrei am Brenner
. In 1407 it was designated as a market town, than in 1574 and subsequently confirmed in 1639. Given its transit position, was a place for a rest for the many personalities over the years as: Charles V, Ferdinand I (1530) and Pope Pius VI
(1782). Andreas Hofer
, during the Tyrolean rebellion, had some times its headquarters here and, on November 3, 1809, took the decision to surrender.
In 1936 received the official status as market town. During the Second World War Steinach was bombed several times because of the railway line.
Georg Luger
(* 1849, Steinach am Brenner, † 1923, Berlin), an inventor and arms technician.
Alfons Graber (* 1901, Steinach am Brenner, † 1990, Steinach am Brenner), a painter.
Heinrich Messner
(* September 1st, 1939, Steinach am Brenner), Alpine skier.
Innsbruck-Land
The Bezirk Innsbruck Land is an administrative district in Tyrol, Austria. It encloses the Statutarstadt Innsbruck, and borders Bavaria in the north, the district Schwaz in the east, South Tyrol in Italy to the south, and the district of Imst in the west.Area of the district is 1,990.09 km², with...
and is located south of Innsbruck
Innsbruck
- Main sights :- Buildings :*Golden Roof*Kaiserliche Hofburg *Hofkirche with the cenotaph of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor*Altes Landhaus...
in the Wipptal
Wipptal
The Wipptal is a valley extending along the Sill River southward from Innsbruck, Tyrol, Austria, where the Sill meets the larger Inn river, up to the Brenner Pass at the Austro-Italian border, one of the lowest passes across the Central Eastern Alps...
at the Sill River
Sill River
The Sill is a 35 km long river in Tyrol, Austria. It is one of the larger tributaries of the Inn River in the Austrian Tyrol. It flows through the Wipptal valley north to Innsbruck. Its source lies east of the Brenner Pass. At the "Sillzwickel" - the name of the point where it meets the Inn at...
. It has 3340 inhabitants.
Geography
Steinach am Brenner is located in Wipptal, along the Sill River Valley at the junction of GschnitzGschnitz
Gschnitz is a municipality with 415 inhabitants in the southern part of the District Innsbruck-Land and is located 25 km south of Innsbruck at an elevation of 1242 m.-Setting:...
(Gschnitztal). It is run by B182 road and is 31 km south of Innsbruck
Innsbruck
- Main sights :- Buildings :*Golden Roof*Kaiserliche Hofburg *Hofkirche with the cenotaph of Maximilian I, Holy Roman Emperor*Altes Landhaus...
and 12 km from the border with Italy. The A13 motorway, which runs the Wipptal on the western side, is on an elevated position above the village.
Origin
The first documented settlement of Steinach am Brenner dates back to 985, when the village was situated on a hill, near the Church of St. Ursula, as "Muron. The present name is mentioned for the first time in 1220, apparently derives from "Stein ", the many large rocks at the place. In 1349, the Court was moved permanently to Steinach from Aufenstein, placed at the entrance to the Valley of NavisNavis
Navis is a municipality in the district Innsbruck-Land and is located 19 km southeast of Innsbruck in a valley with the same name which is a side valley of the Wipptal. The extensive territory of this municipality runs from the Sill up to the 2,359 m high Klammjoch saddle and the 2,886 m high...
, while the church depended on the Parish of Matrei am Brenner
Matrei am Brenner
Matrei am Brenner is a small municipality in the southern part of the District Innsbruck-Land and is located approximately 17 km south of Innsbruck. Matrei has always been an important station for commerce. The village has 902 inhabitants , at 992 m...
. In 1407 it was designated as a market town, than in 1574 and subsequently confirmed in 1639. Given its transit position, was a place for a rest for the many personalities over the years as: Charles V, Ferdinand I (1530) and Pope Pius VI
Pope Pius VI
Pope Pius VI , born Count Giovanni Angelo Braschi, was Pope from 1775 to 1799.-Early years:Braschi was born in Cesena...
(1782). Andreas Hofer
Andreas Hofer
Andreas Hofer was a Tirolean innkeeper and patriot. He was the leader of a rebellion against Napoleon's forces....
, during the Tyrolean rebellion, had some times its headquarters here and, on November 3, 1809, took the decision to surrender.
In 1936 received the official status as market town. During the Second World War Steinach was bombed several times because of the railway line.
Arms-of-coat
The arms of Steinach consists of a shield with a blue background, crossed by a yellow diagonal arrow pointing down to the left and two yellow circles, arranged in opposite to each other. The significance of the emblem is not known if the two circles represent the stones from which the name of the village. The emblem was issued July 21, 1936.“St. Erasmus” Parish church
The church, built between 1337 and 1353, was originally a chapel dedicated to St. Erasmus, Quirino and Christopher. At the beginning of the sixteenth century under the Emperor Maximilian, was built a new church dedicated to St. Erasmus, in Baroque style designed and conducted by Franz de Paula Penz. In 1853 the Great Fire of Steinach destroyed the church too and two years later was rebuilt under the direction of Joseph von Stadl. It is characterized by an imposing facade with two towers and a Romanesque portico. The church, a parish in 1891, has a bright apse with large windows, a redundant altar and frescoed ceilings.”St. Ursula” Church
The church of St. Ursula, situated at Mauern, is mentioned in 985 as the oldest of the place and still preserves the ancient Roman structure. The interior underwent a renovation in 1678 transforming the altar in late Gothic style. Near the church was the original cemetery then transferred to Steinach in 1483.”St. Ulrich” Church
The church of St. Ulrich, situated in the village of Tienzens, once under the diocese of Augsburg, was built in 1306 and renovated in 1732 in baroque style.Notable people associated with Steinach am Brenner
Martin Knoller (* November 18, 1725, Steinach am Brenner, † July 24, 1804, Milan), a frescoes painter in South Germany and Austria.Georg Luger
Georg Luger
Georg Johann Luger was an Austrian designer of the famous Luger pistol and the 9 x 19mm Parabellum cartridge.-Early life and military service:...
(* 1849, Steinach am Brenner, † 1923, Berlin), an inventor and arms technician.
Alfons Graber (* 1901, Steinach am Brenner, † 1990, Steinach am Brenner), a painter.
Heinrich Messner
Heinrich Messner
Heinrich "Heini" Messner is an Austrian former alpine skier and Olympic medalist. He was born in Obernberg am Brenner. He received a bronze medal in the giant slalom at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. He received a bronze medal in the downhill at the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo.-...
(* September 1st, 1939, Steinach am Brenner), Alpine skier.