Triesen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Triesen
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Municipality
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Chapel Saint Mamerten
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Location of Triesen
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Triesen in Liechtenstein
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| Country |  Liechtenstein |
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| Electoral district | Oberland | ||
| Villages | Lawena, Valüna | ||
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| • Total | 26.47 km2 (10.22 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 512 m (1,680 ft) | ||
| Population
(31-12-2019)
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| • Total | 5,275 | ||
| • Density | 199.28/km2 (516.14/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST | ||
| Postal code |
9495
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| Area code(s) | 7002 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | LI-09 | ||
| Website | www.triesen.li | ||
Triesen is the third largest town, also known as a municipality, in Liechtenstein. It's a cool place with old churches from the 1400s! There's even an old weaving factory from 1863 that is now a historical building. About 5,275 people live here.
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Exploring Triesen's Geography
Triesen is home to the highest mountain in Liechtenstein, called Grauspitz. It stands super tall at 2,599 meters (about 8,527 feet) above sea level! You can find Triesen located between the towns of Vaduz, Triesenberg, and Balzers.
A Look at Triesen's History
Archaeologists have found that early settlements in Triesen were often destroyed by natural disasters. This means that floods and landslides repeatedly wiped out homes from the Bronze Age and Iron Age.
The town's coat of arms has a blue background with three silver scythes on it. A scythe is a tool used for cutting grass or crops.
Fun Places to Visit in Triesen
There are many interesting places to see in Triesen:
- Die Pfarrkirche St. Gallus: This church was first built in 1455 and then rebuilt in 1994. It's a square-shaped church.
- Die St.-Mamerta-Kapelle: This is the oldest chapel in all of Liechtenstein! It was built a very long time ago, in the 9th or early 10th century.
- Die Marienkapelle: This chapel is a Romanesque building from the early 1200s.
- Das Kosthaus: This building was a house for workers, built in 1873.
- Kulturzentrum Gasometer: This is the Cultural Centre where you can see art shows and other cool events.
- The Lawena Museum of electricity: Located at the Lawena Power Station, this museum teaches you all about electricity.
Famous People from Triesen
- Franz Burgmeier (born 1982): A retired football player who used to play as a midfielder for FC Vaduz.
- Ursula Konzett (born 1959): A former Alpine skier.
Images for kids
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Parish church Sankt Gallus
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Cultural Centre Gasometer
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Triesen para niños
