Horní Branná
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Horní Branná is a municipality in Semily District, Liberec Region, situated in the scenic Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) foothills. The village is known for its Renaissance château and its historical ties to the Wallenstein and Harrach noble families.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: yellow, blue, and yellow in a width ratio of 1 : 2 : 1. In the central blue stripe is a yellow lion turned towards the fly, holding a yellow ball adorned with three (2, 1) white ostrich feathers. The ratio of the flag width to its length is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The flag's design derives from the municipal coat of arms designed by heraldist Jiří Louda. The golden lion represents the House of Waldstein (Wallenstein), who built the local Renaissance château, while the golden ball topped with three ostrich feathers is the heraldic device of the House of Harrach, who held the estate for more than 300 years until 1945. The blue and yellow colors reflect the heraldic tinctures of both families.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: yellow, blue, and yellow in a width ratio of 1 : 2 : 1. In the central blue stripe is a yellow lion turned towards the fly, holding a yellow ball adorned with three (2, 1) white ostrich feathers. The ratio of the flag width to its length is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The flag's design derives from the municipal coat of arms designed by heraldist Jiří Louda. The golden lion represents the House of Waldstein (Wallenstein), who built the local Renaissance château, while the golden ball topped with three ostrich feathers is the heraldic device of the House of Harrach, who held the estate for more than 300 years until 1945. The blue and yellow colors reflect the heraldic tinctures of both families.
Statistics
Area
20.87 km²
Population
1,859