Bamberg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bamberg is a historic town in Upper Franconia, Bavaria, located on the river Regnitz near its confluence with the Main. Its Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its well-preserved architecture and brewing tradition.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom. In the center is the city's coat of arms, featuring a red shield with a knight in armor holding a lance with a white pennant displaying a red cross, and resting on a blue shield with a silver eagle.
Symbolism: The red and white colors stem from the traditional colors of the city and Franconia. The knight in the coat of arms represents Saint George, the patron saint of the city, holding a banner with a cross and a shield of the Counts of Andechs-Meranien.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom. In the center is the city's coat of arms, featuring a red shield with a knight in armor holding a lance with a white pennant displaying a red cross, and resting on a blue shield with a silver eagle.
Symbolism: The red and white colors stem from the traditional colors of the city and Franconia. The knight in the coat of arms represents Saint George, the patron saint of the city, holding a banner with a cross and a shield of the Counts of Andechs-Meranien.
Statistics
Area
54.62 km²
Population
80,000