Thurn
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen |
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THURN
State : Tirol
District : Lienz
Origin/meaning
The arms were officially granted on April 12, 1956.
The tower (Turm) is a canting element and also symbolises the former Thurm castle. The book and three balls are symbols of St. Nicholas, the local patron saint. The wheat-ears symbolise the agricultural character of the municipality.
Literature : Köfler and Beimrohr, 1995