Wien-Favoriten

From Heraldry of the World
Revision as of 16:20, 1 April 2012 by Knorrepoes (talk | contribs) (Text replace - "'''Origin/meaning :'''<br>" to "====Origin/meaning====")
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Austria.jpg
Heraldry of the World
Civic heraldry of Austria - Österreichische Gemeindewappen
Austria.jpg

WIEN-FAVORITEN

State : Wien (Vienna)

W-favori.jpg

Origin/meaning

The district takes its name after a small Imperial palace and hunting seat, called the "Favorita" (the preferred one).

The arms consist of the white cross of Vienna, charged with St John the Evangelist and his attribute, the eagle. The old parish church of Favoriten is dedicated to St John.

Favoriten is now part of the 10th municipal district of the same name.

Literature : Ströhl, 1902; Coffee Hag album, 1930s; http://www.wien.gv.at/bezirke/bezirkswappen/