Landshut
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Landshut is an independent city in southeastern Bavaria, Germany, situated on the banks of the River Isar. Serving as the capital of the Lower Bavaria region, it is well known for its Gothic architecture and the medieval Trausnitz Castle.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of white over red with a ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring a silver (white) shield charged with three blue iron hats (sallets) with red chin straps, arranged two over one (2:1).
Symbolism: The white and red colors derive from the traditional municipal colors. The three blue iron hats (kettle hats or sallets) are a historical symbol of civic defense and protection, appearing on Landshut's city seals as far back as the 13th century.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a horizontal bicolour of white over red with a ratio of 3:5. Centered on the flag is the city's coat of arms, featuring a silver (white) shield charged with three blue iron hats (sallets) with red chin straps, arranged two over one (2:1).
Symbolism: The white and red colors derive from the traditional municipal colors. The three blue iron hats (kettle hats or sallets) are a historical symbol of civic defense and protection, appearing on Landshut's city seals as far back as the 13th century.
Statistics
Area
67.81 km²
Population
73,150