Niederlahnstein

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NIEDERLAHNSTEIN

State : Rheinland-Pfalz
District (Kreis) : Rhein-Lahn Kreis (until 1969 Loreleykreis)
Incorporated into : 1969 Lahnstein

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

Niederlahnstein received city rights in 1332 from the Archbishops of Trier, who had acquired the town in the 11^th century. All seals of the city as well as all arms until the early 19^th century only showed the cross of Trier. The anchor was added after 1803 and symbolises the shipping on the Rhein and Lahn rivers. The arms were officially granted in 1910.