Würzburg

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WÜRZBURG

State : Bayern
Urban district (Stadtkreis) : Würzburg
Additions : 1930 Heidingsfeld; 1974 Rottenbauer; 1976 Unterdürrbach; 1978 Lengfeld, Versbach

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

Würzburg is an old town, which became the seat of a bishop as early as 741. In the 10^th century the bishops became Prince-bishops, who bore the title of Duke of Franconia (Franken). The arms show the banner of the bishops, albeit in wrong colours; it should be red and white on a blue shield. The arms are known as the arms of the city since the 16^th century, but are probably older. The seals of the city until 1570 did not show the arms, but only a castle or fortress with St. Kilian, the patron saint of the city. From 1570 the arms were also used in the seals. The colours are also known since the 16^th century.