Detmold
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Detmold is a city in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the administrative center of the Lippe district. Located at the edge of the Teutoburg Forest, it is known for its history as the former seat of the Principality of Lippe and the nearby Hermannsdenkmal monument.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, the upper one red and the lower one white, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Detmold set on a red shield, depicting a white castle with two towers, an open archway containing a red Lippe rose with a yellow center, and two smaller escutcheons bearing the rose near the base.
Symbolism: The red and white colors are derived from the traditional colors of the Lippe region. The coat of arms depicts the historic fortifications of the city of Detmold together with the Lippe rose, the traditional emblem of the House of Lippe, emphasizing the city's long history as the residence of the principality.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, the upper one red and the lower one white, with an aspect ratio of 3:5. In the center of the flag is the coat of arms of Detmold set on a red shield, depicting a white castle with two towers, an open archway containing a red Lippe rose with a yellow center, and two smaller escutcheons bearing the rose near the base.
Symbolism: The red and white colors are derived from the traditional colors of the Lippe region. The coat of arms depicts the historic fortifications of the city of Detmold together with the Lippe rose, the traditional emblem of the House of Lippe, emphasizing the city's long history as the residence of the principality.
Statistics
Area
129.39 km²
Population
75,089