Budapest

About the place: Budapest is the capital and largest city of Hungary, situated on both banks of the Danube River. It serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the nation.

Flag Description: The flag consists of a white field bordered along the top and bottom edges by a row of alternating red and green isosceles triangles (wolf teeth). Centered on the white field is the full coat of arms of Budapest: a red shield divided by a wavy white bar, depicting a single-towered castle in the upper section (representing Pest) and a three-towered castle with an open gate in the lower section (representing Buda and Óbuda). The shield is supported by a golden lion on the left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) and a golden gryphon on the right (heraldic sinister), and it is surmounted by the Holy Crown of Hungary.

Symbolism: The colors red, white, and green reflect the national colors of Hungary. The red shield featuring two castles commemorates the historic unification of Pest (single-towered castle), Buda, and Óbuda (three-towered castle), separated by a wavy line representing the Danube River. The lion and gryphon supporters, alongside the Holy Crown of Hungary, signify the city's royal heritage and national importance.