Faistenau

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FAISTENAU

State : Salzburg
District : Salzburg-Umgebung

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Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on April 27, 1970.

The chevron is taken from the arms of the Lords von Thurn, who founde dthe local church in 1324 and who were of great importance for a long time. The linden in the base is the large linden and typical landmark in the village.

Literature : Zaisberger, F. and Pfeiffer, N. : Salzburger Gemeindewappen. Winter Verlag, Salzburg, 1985