Königswinter
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Königswinter is a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, situated on the right bank of the Rhine River opposite Bonn. It is widely known for the nearby Siebengebirge hills and the historic Drachenburg Castle.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a square red field (aspect ratio 1:1). In the center is a white city wall with battlements and an open gate containing a raised golden (yellow) portcullis. Flanking the wall are two white towers with battlements and black window openings. Centered above the wall between the towers is a split shield: the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) shows a red lion with a blue crown and claws on a white field, while the right side (heraldic sinister) shows a black cross on a white field.
Symbolism: The fortified wall with towers symbolizes Königswinter's historic city status and rights. The shield above the wall combines the emblems of the region's historical rulers: the red Bergian lion represents the Duchy of Berg, while the black cross on a white field is the symbol of the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln). The flag directly displays the charge of the city's coat of arms onto the red field.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a square red field (aspect ratio 1:1). In the center is a white city wall with battlements and an open gate containing a raised golden (yellow) portcullis. Flanking the wall are two white towers with battlements and black window openings. Centered above the wall between the towers is a split shield: the left side from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) shows a red lion with a blue crown and claws on a white field, while the right side (heraldic sinister) shows a black cross on a white field.
Symbolism: The fortified wall with towers symbolizes Königswinter's historic city status and rights. The shield above the wall combines the emblems of the region's historical rulers: the red Bergian lion represents the Duchy of Berg, while the black cross on a white field is the symbol of the Electorate of Cologne (Kurköln). The flag directly displays the charge of the city's coat of arms onto the red field.
Statistics
Area
76.17 km²
Population
41,819