Hildesheim
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hildesheim is a historic city in Lower Saxony, Germany, located southeast of Hanover on the Innerste River. It is famous for its Romanesque churches listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, yellow on top and red on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the full city coat of arms of Hildesheim, depicting a shield topped with a helmet, mantling, and a maiden crest (Jungfrau Hildesia).
Symbolism: The yellow and red colors derive from historical city and episcopal colors. The coat of arms features the imperial eagle symbolising civic rights and the maiden Hildesia, a traditional allegorical figure representing the city.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, yellow on top and red on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the full city coat of arms of Hildesheim, depicting a shield topped with a helmet, mantling, and a maiden crest (Jungfrau Hildesia).
Symbolism: The yellow and red colors derive from historical city and episcopal colors. The coat of arms features the imperial eagle symbolising civic rights and the maiden Hildesia, a traditional allegorical figure representing the city.
Statistics
Area
92.29 km²
Population
101,858