Eschwege
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Eschwege is a district town in the Werra-Meißner-Kreis in northeastern Hesse, Germany. Situated in the scenic valley of the Werra River, it is known for its historic half-timbered buildings.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of blue and white with a ratio of 3:5. In the center of the flag is placed the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a red shield with a silver ashlar city wall with an open gate and battlements, from which rise two silver towers with pointed roofs. Between the towers, above a connecting wall, floats a green ash branch (Esche).
Symbolism: Blue and white are the traditional colours of the city of Eschwege. The coat of arms depicts fortified city walls and towers representing the city's historical rights and status. The ash branch (Esche) between the towers is a canting element referencing the name of the town.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of blue and white with a ratio of 3:5. In the center of the flag is placed the city's coat of arms. The coat of arms features a red shield with a silver ashlar city wall with an open gate and battlements, from which rise two silver towers with pointed roofs. Between the towers, above a connecting wall, floats a green ash branch (Esche).
Symbolism: Blue and white are the traditional colours of the city of Eschwege. The coat of arms depicts fortified city walls and towers representing the city's historical rights and status. The ash branch (Esche) between the towers is a canting element referencing the name of the town.
Statistics
Area
63.27 km²
Population
24,000