Arnstadt
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Arnstadt is one of the oldest towns in the German state of Thuringia, situated on the river Gera at the northern edge of the Thuringian Forest. The town is rich in history and closely associated with the composer Johann Sebastian Bach.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour with a proportions ratio of 3:2, featuring two equal horizontal bands of black at the top and yellow (gold) at the bottom. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms: a yellow shield displaying a black eagle with red beak, claws, and tongue.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colours are derived from the historic coat of arms of the town. The black eagle on a yellow (gold) field traditionally symbolizes the royal and imperial privileges granted to the town in its early history.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour with a proportions ratio of 3:2, featuring two equal horizontal bands of black at the top and yellow (gold) at the bottom. Centered on the flag is the town's coat of arms: a yellow shield displaying a black eagle with red beak, claws, and tongue.
Symbolism: The black and yellow colours are derived from the historic coat of arms of the town. The black eagle on a yellow (gold) field traditionally symbolizes the royal and imperial privileges granted to the town in its early history.
Statistics
Area
55.29 km²
Population
28,124