Durbe

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Coat of Arms of
Location of
Location	56°35′17″N, 21°22′35″E
Area	1 km²
Population (2007)	424
Density	424 persons/km²
City since	1893
Other names	Durben
Webpage	www.durbe.lv

Durbe (German: Durben) was first mentioned in 1260, when Battle of Durbe occurred near lake Durbe. City rights were granted to Durbe in 1893 and confirmed in 1917. City Coat of arms was granted in 1925 - a silver apple tree. In Latvian folklore an apple tree is considered a magical source of youth and sympathy.

[edit] See also

List of cities in Latvia

[edit] External links

• Latvian Civic Heraldry