Horní Věstonice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Horní Věstonice is a South Moravian wine-growing village in the Břeclav District, Czech Republic, situated at the north-western foot of the Pavlov Hills (Pálava Protected Landscape Area) just south of the Nové Mlýny reservoirs. The village is known for its long viticultural tradition, scenic wine cellars, and the baroque Church of Saint Rosalia.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red and green, in a width ratio of 7 : 1. Growing from the green stripe into the red stripe is a white grapevine with three yellow bunches of grapes, tied to a yellow vine stake. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The flag's design derives from the municipality's historic seal and coat of arms. The grapevine tied to a stake with bunches of grapes represents centuries-old viticulture and renowned vineyards on the slopes of the Pálava Hills. The green stripe symbolizes the fertile landscape, nature, and agriculture, while the red field echoes regional and historic noble affiliations.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red and green, in a width ratio of 7 : 1. Growing from the green stripe into the red stripe is a white grapevine with three yellow bunches of grapes, tied to a yellow vine stake. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2 : 3.
Symbolism: The flag's design derives from the municipality's historic seal and coat of arms. The grapevine tied to a stake with bunches of grapes represents centuries-old viticulture and renowned vineyards on the slopes of the Pálava Hills. The green stripe symbolizes the fertile landscape, nature, and agriculture, while the red field echoes regional and historic noble affiliations.
Statistics
Area
7.81 km²
Population
528