Heroltice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Picturesque rural village in the Brno-Country District located in the Křižanov Highlands near Tišnov and the Svratka River.
Flag Description: Heroltice is a scenic rural municipality located in the Brno-Country District within the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the rugged landscape of the Křižanov Highlands near the Svratka River and the town of Tišnov. Surrounded by dense woodlands and karst formations, the village is well known for its quiet rural lifestyle and recreational areas.
Symbolism: The red crayfish claws on a silver (white) field are derived from the historic coat of arms of the local gentry, the Lords of Heroltice, who have been recorded in connection with the settlement since the early 14th century. The white bend (diagonal stripe) represents the undulating hilly topography of the Křižanov Highlands. The green color stands for the surrounding forests and pristine nature, while the blue field symbolizes the nearby Svratka River and local watercourses.
Flag Description: Heroltice is a scenic rural municipality located in the Brno-Country District within the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the rugged landscape of the Křižanov Highlands near the Svratka River and the town of Tišnov. Surrounded by dense woodlands and karst formations, the village is well known for its quiet rural lifestyle and recreational areas.
Symbolism: The red crayfish claws on a silver (white) field are derived from the historic coat of arms of the local gentry, the Lords of Heroltice, who have been recorded in connection with the settlement since the early 14th century. The white bend (diagonal stripe) represents the undulating hilly topography of the Křižanov Highlands. The green color stands for the surrounding forests and pristine nature, while the blue field symbolizes the nearby Svratka River and local watercourses.
Statistics
Area
3.42 km²
Population
238