Hořice na Šumavě
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Hořice na Šumavě (German: Höritz) is a historic market town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, situated in the Šumava foothills between Český Krumlov and Lake Lipno, renowned for its long tradition of Passion plays.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of green, white, and green in a width ratio of 1 : 4 : 1. Centred in the white stripe is a red five-petalled rose with a yellow seed and green sepals. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the municipal coat of arms, featuring a red five-petalled rose representing the House of Rosenberg (Rožmberk), historical rulers of the region and symbol of South Bohemia. The flanking green vertical stripes represent the surrounding Šumava forested landscapes and foothills, while also distinguishing the municipality's emblems from other towns bearing the traditional Rosenberg rose on a white field.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes of green, white, and green in a width ratio of 1 : 4 : 1. Centred in the white stripe is a red five-petalled rose with a yellow seed and green sepals. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The flag is derived from the municipal coat of arms, featuring a red five-petalled rose representing the House of Rosenberg (Rožmberk), historical rulers of the region and symbol of South Bohemia. The flanking green vertical stripes represent the surrounding Šumava forested landscapes and foothills, while also distinguishing the municipality's emblems from other towns bearing the traditional Rosenberg rose on a white field.
Statistics
Area
31.91 km²
Population
910