Olšany
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: Olšany is a village located in the Šumperk District of the Olomouc Region, situated in the Morava River valley at the foothills of the High Jeseník mountains. The village is well known for its papermaking history and picturesque surroundings.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: blue, red, and blue. The hoist-side blue stripe features a yellow crozier head. The central red stripe displays a yellow crown, surmounted by crossed figures: a silver scroll bendwise and a yellow double (papal) cross bendwise sinister. The fly-side blue stripe contains a white fleur-de-lis.
Symbolism: The symbolism of the flag reflects the historical and ecclesiastical heritage of the village. The papal double cross and scroll inside the crown recall historical charters and patronage, while the crozier head and the fleur-de-lis represent church administration and Marian traditions associated with the region.
Flag Description: The flag consists of three vertical stripes: blue, red, and blue. The hoist-side blue stripe features a yellow crozier head. The central red stripe displays a yellow crown, surmounted by crossed figures: a silver scroll bendwise and a yellow double (papal) cross bendwise sinister. The fly-side blue stripe contains a white fleur-de-lis.
Symbolism: The symbolism of the flag reflects the historical and ecclesiastical heritage of the village. The papal double cross and scroll inside the crown recall historical charters and patronage, while the crozier head and the fleur-de-lis represent church administration and Marian traditions associated with the region.
Statistics
Area
6.48 km²
Population
1,038