Bílina
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Bílina is a historic town in northern Bohemia, located in the Teplice District along the Bílina River beneath the striking phonolite mountain Bořeň. It is renowned for its spa heritage and the bottling of the celebrated medicinal mineral water Bílinská kyselka.
Flag Description: The flag of Bílina consists of a rectangular field with an aspect ratio of 2:3, featuring three horizontal stripes of white, red, and white in a width ratio of 2:1:1.
Symbolism: The design and colors of the flag (white and red) are directly derived from Bílina's historic coat of arms. The white (heraldic silver) reflects the fortified walls, towers, and the parted inescutcheon of the House of Lobkowicz (former lords of the estate), while the red represents the conical roofs of the towers and the red field of the coat of arms. White heraldically signifies purity and integrity, while red denotes courage, strength, and civic defense.
Flag Description: The flag of Bílina consists of a rectangular field with an aspect ratio of 2:3, featuring three horizontal stripes of white, red, and white in a width ratio of 2:1:1.
Symbolism: The design and colors of the flag (white and red) are directly derived from Bílina's historic coat of arms. The white (heraldic silver) reflects the fortified walls, towers, and the parted inescutcheon of the House of Lobkowicz (former lords of the estate), while the red represents the conical roofs of the towers and the red field of the coat of arms. White heraldically signifies purity and integrity, while red denotes courage, strength, and civic defense.
Statistics
Area
32.51 km²
Population
14,497