Mechelen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mechelen is a historic city in the Belgian province of Antwerp, situated on the river Dyle roughly halfway between Brussels and Antwerp. It is famous for its rich architecture, carillons, and status as the seat of the Archdiocese.
Flag Description: The flag consists of nine vertical stripes alternating yellow and red (five yellow and four red). In the center of the flag is a yellow shield featuring a black single-headed eagle facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic right).
Symbolism: The yellow and red vertical stripes derive from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Berthout, who ruled Mechelen in the Middle Ages. The black eagle on the yellow shield represents the Imperial Eagle of the Holy Roman Empire, symbolizing historical privileges granted to the city by the Emperor.
Flag Description: The flag consists of nine vertical stripes alternating yellow and red (five yellow and four red). In the center of the flag is a yellow shield featuring a black single-headed eagle facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic right).
Symbolism: The yellow and red vertical stripes derive from the historical coat of arms of the Lords of Berthout, who ruled Mechelen in the Middle Ages. The black eagle on the yellow shield represents the Imperial Eagle of the Holy Roman Empire, symbolizing historical privileges granted to the city by the Emperor.
Statistics
Area
65.19 km²
Population
86,921