Dolní Kounice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Dolní Kounice is a historic town in the Brno-Country District within the South Moravian Region, situated in the picturesque valley of the Jihlava River. It is renowned for its longstanding winemaking tradition and notable landmarks, most prominently the monumental ruins of the Rosa Coeli monastery.
Flag Description: A red field bearing in the first third of the length a brown sparrowhawk displayed, holding in its yellow beak a blue bunch of grapes on a green stem, and having beneath its yellow talons a green vine leaf. The aspect ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The flag mirrors the design of the historic municipal coat of arms granted by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II in 1571. The grape cluster and vine leaf represent the town's centuries-old viticulture and winemaking tradition along the fertile Jihlava River, while the sparrowhawk symbolizes vigilance, strength, and guardianship. The red field reflects the traditional tincture of the historic shield.
Flag Description: A red field bearing in the first third of the length a brown sparrowhawk displayed, holding in its yellow beak a blue bunch of grapes on a green stem, and having beneath its yellow talons a green vine leaf. The aspect ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The flag mirrors the design of the historic municipal coat of arms granted by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II in 1571. The grape cluster and vine leaf represent the town's centuries-old viticulture and winemaking tradition along the fertile Jihlava River, while the sparrowhawk symbolizes vigilance, strength, and guardianship. The red field reflects the traditional tincture of the historic shield.
Statistics
Area
8.97 km²
Population
2,571