Bynovec

About the place: Bynovec (historically German: Binsdorf) is a municipality in Děčín District, Ústí nad Labem Region, situated on a plateau of the Děčín Highlands near Bohemian Switzerland. It is characterized by its tranquil rural setting, preserved vernacular architecture, and a history linked to the former Bynovec estate held by the Clary-Aldringen family.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes in a width ratio of 2:3, green and serrated yellow with thirteen teeth (the outer teeth being halved). The green stripe bears a princely crown, and the yellow stripe bears three (2, 1) bees in natural colors. The ratio of width to length is 2:3.

Symbolism: The princely crown in the green field commemorates the House of Clary-Aldringen (elevated to imperial princes in 1767), who established the Bynovec lordship and built a local baroque château as its administrative center. The three bees serve as canting symbols referring to the historical German name Binsdorf (folk-etymologically associated with 'Biene', the German word for bee), while also symbolizing local beekeeping, industriousness, and nature. The serrated division represents the sandstone cliffs and forested terrain of the Děčín Highlands and Bohemian Switzerland; green symbolizes forests and nature, while gold (yellow) denotes prosperity and agriculture.