Moravské Budějovice
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Moravské Budějovice is a historic town located in the Třebíč District of the Vysočina Region, situated along the Rokytná River. The town boasts a rich history connected with prominent noble families and serves as an important economic and cultural center of southwestern Moravia.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical bands of white, yellow, and white in a width ratio of 1:2:1. In the central yellow stripe, there are two crossed black ragged staves (raguly logs/ostreve), each with six knots.
Symbolism: The crossed black ragged staves in a yellow field derive from the historic town coat of arms and represent the armorial bearings of the Lords of Lichtenburg, who owned Moravské Budějovice in the 14th century and contributed significantly to its development.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical bands of white, yellow, and white in a width ratio of 1:2:1. In the central yellow stripe, there are two crossed black ragged staves (raguly logs/ostreve), each with six knots.
Symbolism: The crossed black ragged staves in a yellow field derive from the historic town coat of arms and represent the armorial bearings of the Lords of Lichtenburg, who owned Moravské Budějovice in the 14th century and contributed significantly to its development.
Statistics
Area
37.13 km²
Population
7,135