Steinheim, Westphalia

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Steinheim, Westphalia

Name

Steinheim, Westphalia

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Steinheim is a town in the Höxter district of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It served as a central hub for the former Prince-Bishopric of Paderborn and received town rights in 1275 from Bishop Simon I. The town is noted for its historic half-timbered architecture and the annual Rosenmontagszug.

Statistics

Area

75.69 km²

Population

12,643

Location