Mnichovo Hradiště
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Mnichovo Hradiště is a town in the Mladá Boleslav District in the Central Bohemian Region, situated on the left bank of the Jizera River. It is known for its Baroque chateau complex and serves as a gateway to the Bohemian Paradise region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical red stripe at the hoist, occupying one-third of the flag's length, and five horizontal stripes in the fly, alternating red and white. The vertical hoist stripe is charged with a yellow saltire (St. Andrew's cross) whose arms extend to the corners and top/bottom center edges of the hoist section.
Symbolism: The yellow saltire on the red background originates from the historical coats of arms linked to the local Cistercian monastery. The alternating red and white horizontal stripes represent the traditional colors of the town and region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a vertical red stripe at the hoist, occupying one-third of the flag's length, and five horizontal stripes in the fly, alternating red and white. The vertical hoist stripe is charged with a yellow saltire (St. Andrew's cross) whose arms extend to the corners and top/bottom center edges of the hoist section.
Symbolism: The yellow saltire on the red background originates from the historical coats of arms linked to the local Cistercian monastery. The alternating red and white horizontal stripes represent the traditional colors of the town and region.
Statistics
Area
39.18 km²
Population
8,950