Coat of arms of Åland - Mariehamn, Aland Islands
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Walking Boots
N 60° 05.886 E 019° 56.661
34V E 441294 N 6662805
The Coat of arms of Åland can be seen on a wall by the Parliament
Waymark Code: WM18QB7
Location: Åland Islands
Date Posted: 09/10/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Alfouine
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The Coat of arms of Åland can be seen on a wall by the Parliament.
It is a stag under a royal crown. In this edition, the background is black and the stag and royal crown motifs themselves are golden.

In other editions the background is blue. (visit link)



Aland is an autonomous region in Finland. The legislative power is held by the Aland Lagting (parliament). The Lagting appoints a government, (Landskabsregeringen) where the council is the chairman (head of government).


Aland's parliament building is located in a newer building in the middle of Marienhamn. It is called "Självstyrelsegården" and was completed in 1978. Architect: Helmer Stenros.
The large building is an angular building with a large open space in front of the buildings. Here there are many benches, pillars and a couple of fountains.
The building houses both the parliment (Lagtinget) and the regional government (Landskabsregeringen)
Bearer of Coat of Arms: County / Region

Full name of the bearer: Aland Islands

Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Located near the entrance to the Aland Parliament


Material / Design: Cast metal

Blazon (heraldic description):
A stag and a crown


Address:
Strandgatan 37, AX-22100 Mariehamn


Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]

Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed

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