Jablonec nad Nisou

About the place: Jablonec nad Nisou is a statutory city in the northern Czech Republic, located in the Liberec Region at the foot of the Jizera Mountains along the Lusatian Neisse river. It is internationally renowned for its rich history in glassmaking and costume jewelry production.

Flag Description: The city flag consists of a field with an aspect ratio of 2:3 divided into three horizontal stripes of green, white, and green. Centered on the flag is the city coat of arms. The coat of arms features a blue shield depicting an apple tree proper with green foliage bearing red apples standing on a green mound, with a silver spring flowing from its roots curving to the sinister base. The shield is edged with a bronze decorative cartouche and surmounted by a silver mural crown with five visible battlements.

Symbolism: The green and white stripes represent the historic municipal colors confirmed by imperial privilege in 1906. The coat of arms is canting heraldry: the apple tree (Czech: 'jabloň') symbolizes the city's name Jablonec, while the flowing silver brook represents the Neisse river ('nad Nisou'). The blue field and mural crown reflect municipal status.