Herborn, Hesse
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Herborn is a historic town located on the Dill River in the Lahn-Dill district of Hesse, Germany. It is renowned for its well-preserved medieval center with half-timbered houses and its rich history connected to the former Academia Nassauensis.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of blue, yellow, and red. In the center of the yellow stripe is the city's coat of arms. The shield features a blue field with golden castle architecture and towers, beneath which sits Saint Peter in yellow garments holding a key and a book, flanked by two kneeling figures in red robes with the inscriptions 'WAL' and 'OTTO'.
Symbolism: The vertical stripe colors (blue, yellow, red) derive from the traditional colors of the city and its coat of arms. The emblem depicts Saint Peter as patron along with historical figures (Walram and Otto of the House of Nassau), referencing the town's medieval history and town rights granted by the House of Nassau.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of blue, yellow, and red. In the center of the yellow stripe is the city's coat of arms. The shield features a blue field with golden castle architecture and towers, beneath which sits Saint Peter in yellow garments holding a key and a book, flanked by two kneeling figures in red robes with the inscriptions 'WAL' and 'OTTO'.
Symbolism: The vertical stripe colors (blue, yellow, red) derive from the traditional colors of the city and its coat of arms. The emblem depicts Saint Peter as patron along with historical figures (Walram and Otto of the House of Nassau), referencing the town's medieval history and town rights granted by the House of Nassau.
Statistics
Area
63.82 km²
Population
20,886