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Ybbs an der Donau
Ybbs an der Donau (German pronunciation: [ˈɪps]) (short: Ybbs; Central Bavarian: Ybbs aun da Donau) is a town in Austria. It was established in 1317. Throughout the town, from the intersection of the important trade routes and along the Danube the town has preserved a site that already had great economic importance during the Middle Ages. ToponymyThe valley of the Ybbs river is called: Ybbs Valley, or Ybbs Field (German: Ybbsfeld). HistoryIn 788, Ybbs Field (German: Ybbsfeld) was the site of a battle, between Franks and Avars.[3] Railroad bridge was dive-bombed by 14th FG on 26 March 1945 at 1020 hrs; Direct hit on abutments, south approach cut, main line blocked. Coat of armsOn a silver shield lies a red city wall with battlements that an open gate and raised portcullis, which are dominated by two towers. Between the towers floats a green Linden bough, and the red-white-red Bindenschild. Colors: Red-White-Red Coat of Arms Bestowal: unknown; at least since the 14th century. International relationsTwin towns — Sister citiesYbbs an der Donau is twinned with: Business and Infrastructure
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