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#1 District - Innere Stadt #2 District Leopoldstadt #3 District Landstrasse #4 District Wieden #5 District Margareten #6 District Mariahilf #7 District Neubau #8 District Josefstadt #9 District Alsergrund #10 District Favoriten #11 District Simmering #12 District Meidling #13 District Hietzing #14 District Penzing #15 District Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus #16 District Ottakring #17 District Hernals #18 District Währing #19 District Döbling #20 District Brigittenau #21 District Floridsdorf #22 District Donaustadt #23 District Liesing

District 1: Inner City
corresponds to the Vienna city coat of arms. Its origins date back to the 13th
century, when it first appeared on the "Wiener Pfennigen" -
a silver coin that served as a means of payment in the Middle Ages. The coat of arms presumably
goes back to the imperial storm banner from the time of Henry VI (1169-
1197), which later had a similar
design under Rudolf I (1218-1291).

District 2: Leopoldstadt
The coat of arms of the 2nd district, Leopoldstadt, combines the historical coats of arms of the former suburbs of Leopoldstadt, Jägerzeile and Zwischenbrücken.
- Leopoldstadt: St. Leopold, patron saint of the district church, stands on a green meadow with a church model in his right hand and the Lower Austrian banner in his left.
- Hunter's line: A silver Hubertus stag with golden antlers and a cross symbolizes hunters and hunting.
- Intermediate bridges: A red tongue in a golden halo with five stars represents the symbol of St. John Nepomuk, the patron saint of bridges.

District 3: Country road
The coat of arms of the 3rd district combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Landstraße, Erdberg and Weißgerber:
- Landstraße: St. Nicholas, patron saint of the former convent of St. Niklas, stands with a golden crook and three golden balls on a book.
- Erdberg: A red strawberry with two leaves and two flowers stands for the erroneous assumption that the name "Erdberg" comes from the fruit. In fact, the name is derived from an old fortification.
- White tanners: Two silver goats leaping over a bush symbolize the tanners' guild - an association of craftsmen who processed animal skins into leather.

District 4: Wieden
The coat of arms of the 4th district combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Wieden, Schaumburgergrund and Hungelbrunnen:
- Wieden: A willow tree on a green hill stands for the earlier, but incorrect, assumption that the name "Wieden" comes from "Weiden".
- Schaumburgergrund: A golden crown with peacock feathers and St. Stephen's Tower stand for Ernst Rüdiger Count Starhemberg, who played an important role in the defense of Vienna in 1683.
- Hungelbrunnen: A red draw fountain with St. Peter and St. Florian stands for the Floriani Church in Matzleinsdorf. Above the fountain hovers St. Leopold, the patron saint of Lower Austria.

District 5: Margareten
The coat of arms of the 5th district combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Margareten, Nikolsdorf, Matzleinsdorf, Hundsturm, Laurenzergrund and Reinprechtsdorf:
- Margareten: Saint Margaret sits on a cloud and holds a cross, while a fire-breathing dragon lies beneath her. This is based on a legend in which she defeated the devil in dragon form with her cross.
- Nikolsdorf: St. Nicholas stands in a meadow with a crosier and an open book of the Gospels. The name is derived from Nikolaus Oláh, the Archbishop of Gran, who founded a settlement here in the 16th century.
- Matzleinsdorf: St. Florian, patron saint of the chimney sweep church, extinguishes a fire with a bucket of water.
- Hundsturm: A silver tower with a unicorn jumping out of the gate. Laurenzergrund: A black grate symbolizes the suffering of Saint Laurentius, who was tortured to death on a fire grate.
- Reinprechtsdorf: A gold ornamented orb with a cross from the seal of the Vienna Citizens' Hospital.

District 6: Mariahilf
The coat of arms of the 6th district combines the symbols of the former suburbs Laimgrube, Windmühle, Magdalenengrund, Gumpendorf and Mariahilf:
- Laimgrube: St. Theobald with a church and an altar is reminiscent of the Theobald Church, which once stood in this suburb.
- Windmill: St. Theobald in bishop's regalia again refers to the Theobald Church.
- Magdalenengrund: Mary Magdalene kneels before the crucified Christ - a reference to the Mary Magdalene Chapel.
- Gumpendorf: Three lilies symbolize the Muschinger family, who once ruled the land.
- Mariahilf: A ship with Don Juan d'Austria stands for his victory at Lepanto, which is attributed to Mary's help. The ship refers to the old name of the suburb ("Im Schiff") and to Mary as the patron saint of the Mariahilf church.

District 7: New building
The coat of arms of the 7th district combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Neubau, St. Ulrich, Schottenfeld, Altlerchenfeld and Spittelberg:
- Neubau: A silver crescent under a golden cross symbolizes the victory over the Turks in 1683.
- St. Ulrich: St. Ulrich of Augsburg with crosier and fish refers to the parish church of St. Ulrich.
- Schottenfeld: A wandering Scots monk with a staff is a reminder of the Schottenstift. The Schottenstift was a monastery founded in Vienna in 1161 which owned many lands and contributed to the growth of Vienna.
- Altlerchenfeld: A silver cross with four golden larks stands for the name of the suburb.
- Spittelberg: A green rocky hill with a blue imperial orb and a golden dove refers to the Bürgerspital. The Bürgerspital was a social institution that cared for old, sick and needy people and was financed by donations, property and the sale of wine.

District 8: Josefstadt
The coat of arms of the 8th district combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Josefstadt, Alsergrund, Altlerchenfeld, Breitenfeld and Strozzigrund:
- Josefstadt: St. Joseph, patron saint of the suburb, stands on a meadow with the baby Jesus in his arms and a lily in his hand.
- Alsergrund: A magpie on a bush symbolizes the origin of the name from the Viennese word "Alster" for magpie.
- Altlerchenfeld: A cross with four golden larks in the corners refers to the name of the suburb.
- Breitenfeld: Saint Mary with crown, orb and sceptre is a reminder of the patron saint of the church of the Schottenkloster monastery, which once stood in Breitenfeld.
- Strozzigrund: A crossbar on a red background commemorates the coat of arms of Countess Strozzi. Maria Katharina Countess Strozzi was a noblewoman who acquired the area of Strozzigrund in 1702. After the Turkish siege, she promoted building activity in the area.

District 9: Alsergrund
The coat of arms of the 9th district combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Michelbeuern, Himmelpfortgrund, Thurygrund, Lichtental, Althangrund, Roßau and Alservorstadt:
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Michelbeuern: Two silver wings stand for the Archangel Michael, the patron saint of the Michelbeuern monastery, which had lordship over the area until 1796 and thus exercised economic and legal control.
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Himmelpfortgrund: A silver lamb with a cross flag refers to the Himmelpfort monastery, which ruled the area for a long time.
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Thurygrund: St. John the Baptist with a church and cross banner is a reminder of the former hospital "Sundersiechenhaus".
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Lichtental: Two houses on hills with a golden sun symbolize the dominion of the Liechtenstein family, who held significant estates in Lower Austria and Moravia for centuries.
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Althangrund: A silver stag with a cross stands for Count Althan, the Landjägermeister who ruled over the area.
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Roßau: Four green willows on a meadow represent the former floodplain landscapes along the Danube.
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Alservorstadt: A magpie on a bush alludes to the Viennese word "Alster".

District 10: Favorites
The coat of arms of the 10th district combines the symbols of the Favoriten district and the incorporated towns of Oberlaa, Rothneusiedl, Unterlaa and Inzersdorf:
- Favoriten (new coat of arms): The spinner on the cross, a Gothic landmark on the Wienerberg, which is associated with several legends, stands on a red and silver background, the colors of Vienna.
- Favoriten (old part of the district): St. John the Evangelist with cross and eagle as a reference to St. John the Evangelist Church on Keplerplatz.
- Oberlaa: A fountain with fountains symbolizes the thermal springs and the spa center.
- Rothneusiedl: A ring furnace and the Liesingbach stream symbolize the district's industrial history.
- Unterlaa: A Maltese cross commemorates the Order of St. John, which built a hospital and a church here.
- Inzersdorf: A bunch of grapes with ears of corn refers to the agricultural tradition of the area.

District 11: Simmering
The coat of arms of Vienna's 11th district, Simmering, combines the coats of arms of the formerly independent municipalities of Simmering, Kaiserebersdorf and Albern:
- Simmering: A silver "S" on a blue background is reminiscent of the seal of the Lords of Simoning, who gave the district its name.
- Kaiserebersdorf: A black, leaping unicorn on a golden background comes from the coat of arms of the Lords of Meißau, who ruled over the village.
- Albern: Two crossed silver fish on a blue circle symbolize the area's long fishing tradition.

District 12: Meidling
The coat of arms of the 12th district is made up of the symbols of the formerly independent suburbs of Gaudenzdorf, Hetzendorf, Obermeidling, Altmannsdorf and Untermeidling:
- Gaudenzdorf: A silver arched bridge with the figure of St. John Nepomuk, the patron saint of the Meidling church and symbol of flood protection.
- Hetzendorf: A black cross on a silver background as a reference to the Teutonic Knights, who were landlords here in the 15th century.
- Obermeidling: A golden mill wheel on a red background stands for the former mill operations. Below it is a green hill with a star and crescent, reminiscent of the former vineyards.
- Altmannsdorf: A flying raven with a golden ring in its beak symbolizes the legend of Saint Oswald, the patron saint of the local church. Saint Oswald, King of Northumbria, is said to have sent a Latin-speaking raven with a golden ring to win the approval of a stern bride's father.
- Untermeidling: A water nymph with jugs represents the thermal springs of the Theresienbad, while an ancient Roman stone refers to archaeological finds in the area.

District 13: Hietzing
The coat of arms of the 13th district combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Hacking, Sankt Veit, Speising, Lainz and Hietzing:
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Hacking: Three hoes on a red-silver-red background, representing the place name.
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SanktVeit: St. Vitus stands in a cauldron over a fireplace and holds a palm branch. According to legend, he was executed in boiling oil and is the first patron saint of the Ober-St. Veit church.
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Speising: A silver pelican on a blue background feeds its three young in a golden nest with its own blood.
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Lainz: A Hubertus stag with a golden cross between its antlers refers to the hunting tradition and the Lainz zoo.
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Hietzing: In the crown of a tree stands a Madonna with the Christ Child, surrounded by angels and praying people. According to legend, during the Turkish siege in 1529, four peasants who had been tied up discovered a hidden image of the Virgin Mary in a tree, which they are said to have freed with the words "Hüats enk" (dialect for "Beware"). This story could explain the origin of the name Hietzing.

District 14: Penzing
The coat of arms of Penzing combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Breitensee, Hütteldorf, Hadersdorf, Baumgarten and Penzing:
- Breitensee: St. Laurentius with rust and martyr's palm stands for the parish church of the village.
- Hütteldorf: A wall with an open gate and a tower is a reminder of the former town seal.
- Hadersdorf: Mary with child on a fountain symbolizes the patron saint of the church Mariabrunn.
- Baumgarten: A coniferous tree behind a fence symbolizes the name of the village.
- Penzing: A blue orb with golden fittings and the letters "D" and "P" stands for "Dorf Penzing" and refers to the former lordship of the Vienna Bürgerspital.

DISTRICT 15: RUdolfsheim-Fünfhaus
The coat of arms of Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Rustendorf, Reindorf, Braunhirschen, Fünfhaus and Sechshaus:
- Rustendorf: A crescent with a face on a blue background.
- Reindorf: A golden bunch of grapes with leaves on a green background, as a reference to the former wine-growing.
- Braunhirschen: A brown stag with twelve antlers against a silver background, named after the inn "Zum braunen Hirschen".
- Fünfhaus: The archangel Michael in silver armor with helmet, defeating a fire-breathing dragon with a golden lance - a symbol of the Barnabite College of St. Michael, which held the lordship here.
- Sechshaus: The coat of arms of Sechshaus was identical to the Fünfhaus coat of arms, which is why it is not shown separately in the coat of arms.

DISTRICT 16: Ottakring
The coat of arms of Ottakring combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Ottakring and Neulerchenfeld:
- Ottakring: a red shield with a cross on a green trefoil, surmounted by a mitre (traditional headgear of bishops). This refers to Klosterneuburg Abbey, which owned large parts of the area until 1848.
- Neulerchenfeld: A golden tree and three flying larks on a black background, symbolizing the place name.

District 17: Hernals
The coat of arms of Hernals combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Hernals, Dornbach and Neuwaldegg:
- Hernals: A blue bunch of grapes on a red background stands for the once important viticulture in the region.
- Dornbach: Two crossed brown church keys on a golden background symbolize the apostle Peter and refer to the dominion of the Archabbey of St. Peter in Salzburg.
- Neuwaldegg: A house with a golden roof stands on green ground with a blue stream, surrounded by two trees. It is reminiscent of the manor house from 1537, which was later expanded into Neuwaldegg Castle.

District 18: Währing
The coat of arms of Währing combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Pötzleinsdorf, Gersthof, Weinhaus and Währing:
- Pötzleinsdorf: St. Ägidius with a deer in a meadow stands for the parish church of the village.
- Gersthof: St. John Nepomuk with a cross and palm branch symbolizes the former chapel, which later became the parish church.
- Wine house: Two winegrowers carry a large golden bunch of grapes on a pole, symbolizing the winegrowing of the region. The motif is reminiscent of the biblical story of Joshua and Caleb, who brought a huge bunch of grapes from Canaan.
- Währing: St. Laurentius stands on a green meadow against a blue and silver background. He is wearing a dalmatic, a ceremonial robe with wide sleeves worn by deacons. In his hands he holds a palm branch and a grating, the symbol of his suffering and death. Laurentius is the patron saint of the Währing church.

District 19: Döbling
The coat of arms of Döbling combines the symbols of the former suburbs of Heiligenstadt, Unterdöbling, Nußdorf, Salmannsdorf, Neustift am Walde, Sievering, Kahlenbergdorf, Grinzing and Oberdöbling:
- Heiligenstadt: St. Michael the Archangel as the guardian of souls with sword and scales, patron saint of St. Michael's Church.
- Unterdöbling: St. Jacob with cross staff and book, patron saint of the local parish church.
- Nußdorf: A golden tree stump with twigs, nuts and leaves as an allusion to the origin of the village's name.
- Salmannsdorf: St. Sebastian, tied to a tree and pierced by arrows, as the patron saint of the chapel in Salmannsdorf.
- Neustift: am Walde: St. Roch with pilgrim's staff and dog, patron saint of the parish church.
- Sievering: St. Severin with mitre and crozier, patron saint of Sievering church.
- Kahlenbergdorf: St. George in golden armor on a horse slaying a dragon, patron saint of the Kahlenbergdorf church.
- Grinzing: A man with a large blue bunch of grapes, symbol of viticulture in the village.
- Oberdöbling: A golden bunch of grapes with leaves, representing local viticulture.

District 20: Brigittenau
The Brigittenau coat of arms combines the symbols of the former towns of Brigittenau and Zwischenbrücken:
- Brigittenau: A silver anchor on a blue background stands for the importance of shipping on the Danube and the Danube Canal.
- Zwischenbrücken: A red tongue surrounded by a golden halo with five stars symbolizes Saint John Nepomuk, the patron saint of bridges.

BEDistrict 21: Floridsdorrf
The coat of arms of Floridsdorf combines the symbols of the former villages of Leopoldau, Stammersdorf, Jedlesee, Großjedlersdorf, Strebersdorf and Floridsdorf:
- Leopoldau: An arm with ears of corn on a blue background stands for the agricultural tradition of the village.
- Stammersdorf: Four trees on a green meadow against a silver background. They were chosen as a symbol for the town's name, although this actually comes from the Slavic name "Stojmir".
- Jedlesee: The Virgin Mary at Loretto with baby Jesus, surrounded by the letters "M" and "L". The coat of arms shows the patron saint of the Jedlesee church and is based on the pilgrimage statue.
- Großjedlersdorf: Two crossed sacks on a red background symbolize the agricultural use of the area.
- Strebersdorf: A silver tower with red flags on a meadow, the meaning of which is not fully understood.
- Floridsdorf: A green flower vase with red blossoms refers to the name of the district, derived from the Latin word floridus ("blooming"), in reference to Provost (head of an ecclesiastical community) Floridus Leeb.

BEdistrict 22: Donaustadt
The coat of arms of Donaustadt combines the symbols of the former towns of Stadlau, Aspern, Süßenbrunn, Breitenlee, Kagran, Eßling, Kaisermühlen and Hirschstetten:
- Stadlau: A wooden barn on a meadow with trees, as an allusion to the place name, which goes back to "Stadel in der Au".
- Aspern: A green tree in a meadow. The name Aspern is derived from the aspen tree and was first mentioned around 1250.
- Süßenbrunn: A golden draw well as a reference to a formerly important well in the area.
- Breitenlee: A red bag book and a golden crook, taken from the coat of arms of the Schottenstift, which ruled the land here.
- Kagran: St. George in golden armor on a horse, defeating a dragon with a lance, as the patron saint of the local parish church.
- Eßling: A golden eagle's wing, decorated with a black sash and silver diamonds. The coat of arms comes from the lords of Eslarn, who once held the manor here. The name Eßling has been documented since 1590, its origin is unclear.
- Kaisermühlen: A golden ship mill as a symbol for the historic ship mills on the Danube.
- Hirschstetten: A golden, leaping stag on a meadow against a red background. The stag was mistakenly chosen as the eponym, as the origin of the town's name is unclear.

BEdistrict 23: Liesing
The coat of arms of Liesing combines the symbols of the former municipalities of Atzgersdorf, Erlaa, Inzersdorf, Kalksburg, Liesing, Mauer, Rodaun and Siebenhirten:
- Mauer: A red brick wall with a bricklayer, alluding to the name of the village.
- Inzersdorf: Three golden ears of corn growing from a red heart, held by a lion and a horse, with crossed scythes below.
- Kalksburg: A castle gate with a golden portcullis commemorates the destroyed Kalksburg Castle.
- Siebenhirten: The number seven with a shepherd and a sheep symbolizes the place name.
- Atzgersdorf: St. Catherine with a palm branch and sword as the patron saint of the parish church.
- Erlaa: Three alder leaves on a tree trunk, as a reference to the origin of the place name.
- Rodaun: A silver castle with red roofs on a wooded hill represents Rodaun Castle.
- Liesing: Hazelnut leaves and the year "1683" commemorate the destruction caused by the Turkish siege. A basket and a mill wheel represent agriculture, industry and viticulture.





