Dobřichovice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dobřichovice is a town in the Central Bohemian Region (Prague-West District), situated along both banks of the Berounka River southwest of Prague. It is a favored residential and summer resort near the Brdy hills, known for its elegant villa architecture and a Renaissance chateau.
Flag Description: A horizontal bicolour of white over blue; in the canton (upper hoist of the white stripe), a red eight-pointed cross surmounted by a red six-pointed star. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2:3.
Symbolism: The white and blue colors correspond to the division of the municipal coat of arms and the Berounka River. The red eight-pointed cross and six-pointed star represent the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star, an order founded by St. Agnes of Bohemia that owned the estate of Dobřichovice for centuries.
Flag Description: A horizontal bicolour of white over blue; in the canton (upper hoist of the white stripe), a red eight-pointed cross surmounted by a red six-pointed star. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2:3.
Symbolism: The white and blue colors correspond to the division of the municipal coat of arms and the Berounka River. The red eight-pointed cross and six-pointed star represent the Knights of the Cross with the Red Star, an order founded by St. Agnes of Bohemia that owned the estate of Dobřichovice for centuries.
Statistics
Area
10.92 km²
Population
3,772