Triesen (; dialectal: ''Tresa'') is the third largest

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. It contains several historic churches dating from the fifteenth century. It also has a weaving mill from 1863 that is considered a historical monument. The population is around 5,275.

Geography

The municipality includes the highest point of Liechtenstein, the Grauspitz, at

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. It is located between

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and Balzers. The municipality contains Lawena and Valüna.

History

The settlements of Triesen, as the state archaeologists have found during excavations, were destroyed in natural disasters. The detailed picture of the place Triesen shows that all settlement phases were terminated by the forces of nature. It has been demonstrated that the settlements of the

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and the

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were repeatedly destroyed by floods and landslides. The coat of arms of the municipality Triesen consists of a shield with three superimposed silver scythes on a blue background.

Politics

Triesen is locally administered by the mayor and a 10-person municipal council, elected every four years since 1975. The incumbent mayor is Daniela Erne, since

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List of mayors (1864–present)

Tourist attractions

Attractions in the Triesen area include: *', built in 1455 and rebuilt in 1994, a square hall church *''Die St.-Mamerta-Kapelle'', the oldest chapel in the country, built in the 9th or early 10th century *''Die Marienkapelle'', a Romanesque building from the early 13th century *''Das Kosthaus'', an 1873-built working-class house *', the Cultural Centre, with art exhibitions and other events *The of electricity at

Notable people

* Franz Burgmeier (born 1982 in Triesen) retired footballer, who last played as a midfielder for FC Vaduz * Ursula Konzett (born 1959 in Triesen) a former Alpine skier

Gallery

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References

External links

Official websiteLiechtenstein Tourism
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