Kalocsa

About the place: Kalocsa is a historic town in southern Hungary, located in Bács-Kiskun County near the left bank of the Danube River. It is famous as one of the country's oldest Roman Catholic archdioceses, renowned for its rich folk art and paprika cultivation.

Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal stripes, red on top and white on the bottom. In the center of the flag is the municipal coat of arms, surmounted by the inscription 'KALOCSA' in gold letters. The coat of arms depicts a red shield with a silver city wall featuring an open gate and two towers. Atop each tower stands a stork facing inward, holding a gold serpent in its beak. Between the towers floats an eight-pointed gold star. The base of the shield features a blue water area crossed by a golden ladder leading toward the gate.

Symbolism: The red and white colors reflect the traditional colors of the city and Hungarian heraldry. The silver fortress wall with an open gate symbolizes historic city rights and fortification. Storks holding serpents represent the triumph of good over evil and purity, while the water at the base refers to the proximity of the Danube River.