Chvalčov
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Chvalčov is a municipality in the Kroměříž District of the Zlín Region, situated at the foot of the Hostýn Hills beneath the prominent Marian pilgrimage site of Svatý Hostýn. It is characterized by its forested submontane landscape and historical ties to the ruins of Obřany Castle.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes of blue, white, red, white, and red in width proportions of 4:1:1:1:1. In the hoist portion of the upper blue stripe, there is a white lily. The width-to-length ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The white lily on the blue field is a traditional Marian emblem representing purity and referencing Svatý Hostýn, the major Marian pilgrimage site located within the municipality's cadastre. The alternating white and red stripes derive from the heraldic tinctures of historical noble families associated with the local domain and Obřany Castle.
Flag Description: The flag consists of five horizontal stripes of blue, white, red, white, and red in width proportions of 4:1:1:1:1. In the hoist portion of the upper blue stripe, there is a white lily. The width-to-length ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The white lily on the blue field is a traditional Marian emblem representing purity and referencing Svatý Hostýn, the major Marian pilgrimage site located within the municipality's cadastre. The alternating white and red stripes derive from the heraldic tinctures of historical noble families associated with the local domain and Obřany Castle.
Statistics
Area
22.93 km²
Population
1,606