Bad Münstereifel
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bad Münstereifel is a historic romantic town and Kneipp spa resort located in the district of Euskirchen in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The town is famous for its almost fully preserved medieval city walls and picturesque town center along the Erft river.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and yellow on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the hoist section (on the left side from the viewer's perspective), the city coat of arms is placed. The coat of arms is divided horizontally: the upper gold/yellow field features a rising black lion with red claws and tongue, while the lower red field contains a five-pointed gold/yellow star.
Symbolism: The flag's colors (red and yellow/gold) are derived from the city's coat of arms. The black lion in the upper half of the shield is the historic symbol of the Duchy of Jülich, to which the town formerly belonged. The yellow star on a red field originates from old municipal seals and serves as a traditional distinguishing emblem of Münstereifel.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and yellow on the bottom, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the hoist section (on the left side from the viewer's perspective), the city coat of arms is placed. The coat of arms is divided horizontally: the upper gold/yellow field features a rising black lion with red claws and tongue, while the lower red field contains a five-pointed gold/yellow star.
Symbolism: The flag's colors (red and yellow/gold) are derived from the city's coat of arms. The black lion in the upper half of the shield is the historic symbol of the Duchy of Jülich, to which the town formerly belonged. The yellow star on a red field originates from old municipal seals and serves as a traditional distinguishing emblem of Münstereifel.
Statistics
Area
150.84 km²
Population
17,282