Ledeč nad Sázavou
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Ledeč nad Sázavou is a historic town in the Havlíčkův Brod District in the Vysočina Region, situated on both banks of the Sázava River. It is famous for its dominant castle and rich history tied to the Posázaví region.
Flag Description: A red field with a white right-angled bend (a lomený stripe) running vertically down from the upper edge near the hoist and turning horizontally at a right angle towards the fly in the lower portion. In the upper red area created by the stripe, a white water lily trefoil (lekno) is positioned with one leaf pointing downwards.
Symbolism: The white water lily trefoil (lekno) on a red field originates from the historic coat of arms of the Trčka of Lípa family, who were prominent lords of the Ledeč estate. The red and white colors reflect the traditional heraldic colors of the town and the Czech Republic.
Flag Description: A red field with a white right-angled bend (a lomený stripe) running vertically down from the upper edge near the hoist and turning horizontally at a right angle towards the fly in the lower portion. In the upper red area created by the stripe, a white water lily trefoil (lekno) is positioned with one leaf pointing downwards.
Symbolism: The white water lily trefoil (lekno) on a red field originates from the historic coat of arms of the Trčka of Lípa family, who were prominent lords of the Ledeč estate. The red and white colors reflect the traditional heraldic colors of the town and the Czech Republic.
Statistics
Area
17.01 km²
Population
4,839