Modra

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MODRA

Province : Bratislava
District (okres) : Pezinok

Modra (Erb, znak)
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Origin/meaning

The original symbol for Modra is the grape vine, which appears already on 14th century seals. Viticulture has always been of great importance for the area. On August 13, 1607 the present arms were granted by Emperor Rudolf II, who added the bars from the arms of Hungary to the arms.

Coat of arms (crest) of Modra

The arms in the Coffee Hag album +/- 1935

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Literature: Kartous et al, 1991; Slowakei - Spaziergänge durch die Jahrhunderte der Städte und Städchen. Piroda, Bratislava, 1994 (German version, ISBN 80-07-00531-5); Kartous and Vrteľ , 2000

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