Horní Police
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Horní Police is a picturesque municipality located in Česká Lípa District, Liberec Region, situated in the valley of the Ploučnice River. It is renowned primarily as an important Marian pilgrimage site featuring a baroque complex of the Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary and a historic stone bridge.
Flag Description: The flag of Horní Police consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, yellow, and blue in a width ratio of 3:2:3. In the hoist section of the upper blue stripe, a yellow Latin cross issues upward from the central yellow stripe; beneath it, in the lower blue stripe, lies a horizontally oriented white double fleur-de-lis. The flag's aspect ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The municipal symbols reflect the rich heritage and landmarks of the village. The yellow stripe and issuing cross represent the Ploučnice River and the protected historic stone bridge bearing a crucifix. The white fleur-de-lis is a traditional Marian symbol of purity, honoring Horní Police's centuries-old heritage as a major pilgrimage site centered on the miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary. The blue color evokes both the waters of the Ploučnice and Marian devotion.
Flag Description: The flag of Horní Police consists of three horizontal stripes of blue, yellow, and blue in a width ratio of 3:2:3. In the hoist section of the upper blue stripe, a yellow Latin cross issues upward from the central yellow stripe; beneath it, in the lower blue stripe, lies a horizontally oriented white double fleur-de-lis. The flag's aspect ratio is 2:3.
Symbolism: The municipal symbols reflect the rich heritage and landmarks of the village. The yellow stripe and issuing cross represent the Ploučnice River and the protected historic stone bridge bearing a crucifix. The white fleur-de-lis is a traditional Marian symbol of purity, honoring Horní Police's centuries-old heritage as a major pilgrimage site centered on the miraculous statue of the Virgin Mary. The blue color evokes both the waters of the Ploučnice and Marian devotion.
Statistics
Area
6.03 km²
Population
732