Blomberg, North Rhine-Westphalia
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Blomberg is a historic town in the Lippe district in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Located in the Lipper Bergland hills east of Detmold, it is known for its well-preserved historic center and castle.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and green on the bottom. On the hoist side, centered over both stripes, is the city's coat of arms within a green shield. The shield depicts a silver (white) masoned castle with three towers featuring red pointed roofs. The central tower is the tallest and topped with a silver weather vane. In the open white gateway is a red Lippe rose with a gold (yellow) center and green sepals.
Symbolism: The red and green colors on the flag are the traditional colors of the town. The castle in the coat of arms symbolizes Blomberg's town rights and fortifications. The red rose in the gateway is the traditional Lippe rose, representing the town's historical connection to the House and Principality of Lippe.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and green on the bottom. On the hoist side, centered over both stripes, is the city's coat of arms within a green shield. The shield depicts a silver (white) masoned castle with three towers featuring red pointed roofs. The central tower is the tallest and topped with a silver weather vane. In the open white gateway is a red Lippe rose with a gold (yellow) center and green sepals.
Symbolism: The red and green colors on the flag are the traditional colors of the town. The castle in the coat of arms symbolizes Blomberg's town rights and fortifications. The red rose in the gateway is the traditional Lippe rose, representing the town's historical connection to the House and Principality of Lippe.
Statistics
Area
99.12 km²
Population
15,407