Belfry town hall Dendermonde
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: The belfry and town hall of Dendermonde is a historic Gothic building located in the province of East Flanders, Belgium. It is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the Belfries of Belgium and France.
Flag Description: Several flags are displayed on the facade of the town hall. The municipal flag of Dendermonde consists of a white field with a red horizontal middle stripe (fess). Alongside it, flags of Flanders (yellow with a black lion with red claws and tongue), Belgium, the European Union, and various historical banner flags are displayed.
Symbolism: The white flag with a red horizontal stripe directly mirrors the coat of arms of Dendermonde, which features a red fess on a silver shield.
Flag Description: Several flags are displayed on the facade of the town hall. The municipal flag of Dendermonde consists of a white field with a red horizontal middle stripe (fess). Alongside it, flags of Flanders (yellow with a black lion with red claws and tongue), Belgium, the European Union, and various historical banner flags are displayed.
Symbolism: The white flag with a red horizontal stripe directly mirrors the coat of arms of Dendermonde, which features a red fess on a silver shield.