Benešov
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Benešov is a district town in the Central Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the Benešov Uplands roughly 40 km southeast of Prague. It serves as an important administrative, economic, and cultural hub of the Posázaví region and is widely known for its proximity to the historic Konopiště Castle.
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Benešov is a historic bicolour with an aspect ratio of 2 : 3, consisting of two equal horizontal stripes: yellow on top and blue on the bottom. It bears no additional charges or escutcheons.
Symbolism: The flag's colours (yellow and blue) are directly derived from the historical municipal coat of arms, which features a golden eight-pointed faceted star on a blue shield. This emblem originates from the canting arms of the noble Sternberg family (German Stern = star, Berg = mountain), who acquired Benešov and the Konopiště estate in the early 14th century. The star traditionally symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem and reflects the Sternberg ancestral motto "Nescit occasum" (It never sets).
Flag Description: The flag of the town of Benešov is a historic bicolour with an aspect ratio of 2 : 3, consisting of two equal horizontal stripes: yellow on top and blue on the bottom. It bears no additional charges or escutcheons.
Symbolism: The flag's colours (yellow and blue) are directly derived from the historical municipal coat of arms, which features a golden eight-pointed faceted star on a blue shield. This emblem originates from the canting arms of the noble Sternberg family (German Stern = star, Berg = mountain), who acquired Benešov and the Konopiště estate in the early 14th century. The star traditionally symbolizes the Star of Bethlehem and reflects the Sternberg ancestral motto "Nescit occasum" (It never sets).
Statistics
Area
46.87 km²
Population
17,035