Marcali

About the place: Marcali is a town in southern Hungary, located in Somogy County near the southwestern shore of Lake Balaton. It serves as the administrative, cultural, and economic center of the Marcali District.

Flag Description: The flag is a vertical grey field. Above the center, it features the black uppercase inscription "MARCALI", below which is the town's coat of arms. The coat of arms consists of a red shield rounded at the bottom with a point, featuring a silver (white) stork with wings spread, pierced diagonally by a gold (yellow) arrow pointing upwards from left to right from the viewer's perspective. In the upper part of the shield, there is a silver crescent on the left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter) and a radiant gold sun on the right (heraldic sinister).

Symbolism: The grey field serves as the background for the town's coat of arms and name. The red shield featuring a silver stork pierced by an arrow references historical seal motifs and the region's military history. The crescent and radiant sun are traditional astral symbols widely used in Hungarian heraldry, representing faith, hope, and renewal.