Eisenstadt
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Eisenstadt is the capital city of the Austrian state of Burgenland, located at the foot of the Leitha Mountains. It is well known for its history associated with the Esterházy family and composer Joseph Haydn.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, white on top and red at the bottom. In the center is the city coat of arms: a red shield featuring a silver fortress tower topped with a black eagle with open wings and the gold letters 'F.III' on its chest.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional colors of the city and state. The fortress tower symbolizes municipal rights and fortification, while the black eagle bearing the initials of Emperor Ferdinand III (F.III) refers to the granting of royal free city status in 1648.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, white on top and red at the bottom. In the center is the city coat of arms: a red shield featuring a silver fortress tower topped with a black eagle with open wings and the gold letters 'F.III' on its chest.
Symbolism: Red and white are the traditional colors of the city and state. The fortress tower symbolizes municipal rights and fortification, while the black eagle bearing the initials of Emperor Ferdinand III (F.III) refers to the granting of royal free city status in 1648.
Statistics
Area
42.88 km²
Population
15,729