Nagyvázsony
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Nagyvázsony is a historic village located in Veszprém County, Hungary, north of Lake Balaton. It is best known for its medieval Kinizsi Castle and rich heritage associated with the famous military commander Pál Kinizsi.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands: blue on top and white on the bottom. In the upper blue band, the yellow text 'NAGYVÁZSONY' is arranged in an arch. In the center of the flag, straddling both bands, is a blue shield displaying the municipal coat of arms. The shield features an armored arm holding a sword in silver, accompanied by a golden crescent in the upper left (heraldic dexter) and a golden six-pointed star in the upper right (heraldic sinister).
Symbolism: The blue and white colors are traditional municipal colors. The coat of arms on the flag reflects the military history and defense of the realm during the Ottoman wars; the armored arm holding a sword symbolizes bravery and chivalric traditions, while the star and crescent represent classic heraldic motifs.
Flag Description: The flag consists of two horizontal bands: blue on top and white on the bottom. In the upper blue band, the yellow text 'NAGYVÁZSONY' is arranged in an arch. In the center of the flag, straddling both bands, is a blue shield displaying the municipal coat of arms. The shield features an armored arm holding a sword in silver, accompanied by a golden crescent in the upper left (heraldic dexter) and a golden six-pointed star in the upper right (heraldic sinister).
Symbolism: The blue and white colors are traditional municipal colors. The coat of arms on the flag reflects the military history and defense of the realm during the Ottoman wars; the armored arm holding a sword symbolizes bravery and chivalric traditions, while the star and crescent represent classic heraldic motifs.
Statistics
Area
51.00 km²
Population
1,740