Limburg an der Lahn
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Limburg an der Lahn is a district capital in western Hesse, situated on the Lahn River between the Taunus and Westerwald mountain ranges. It is renowned for its well-preserved medieval old town and Saint George's Cathedral.
Flag Description: The flag is designed as a vertical banner consisting of three equal vertical stripes of red (left), white (middle), and blue (right). The city's coat of arms is centered on the middle white stripe. The coat of arms features a blue shield displaying a silver castle with three towers, with a smaller shield hanging from the central tower depicting the Hessian striped lion in red and white on a blue field with gold billets.
Symbolism: The city colors of red, white, and blue connect to the historical and state symbolism of Hesse. The castle in the coat of arms represents the city's rights and fortifications, while the small shield displaying the Hessian lion denotes allegiance to Hesse.
Flag Description: The flag is designed as a vertical banner consisting of three equal vertical stripes of red (left), white (middle), and blue (right). The city's coat of arms is centered on the middle white stripe. The coat of arms features a blue shield displaying a silver castle with three towers, with a smaller shield hanging from the central tower depicting the Hessian striped lion in red and white on a blue field with gold billets.
Symbolism: The city colors of red, white, and blue connect to the historical and state symbolism of Hesse. The castle in the coat of arms represents the city's rights and fortifications, while the small shield displaying the Hessian lion denotes allegiance to Hesse.
Statistics
Area
45.16 km²
Population
36,506