Lauta

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LAUTA

State : Sachsen
District (Kreis) : Bautzen (until 2008 Kamenz)
Additions : 2001 Laubusch; 2007 Leippe-Torno

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The oldest seal of the city dates from 1738 and showa a lute between two flowers. The lute (Laute) is a canting symbol. In the 19^th century the city adopted the St. Lawrence bell (Laurentiusglöcke) as it arms. The bell dates from 1512 and shows St. Lawrence and the grill on which he was killed.