World Vexilology and HeraldryITALY - Centre Centro Italia |
LAZIO | |
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LATINA |
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ROMA | |
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ROMA | |
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VITERBO |
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MARCHE | |
ANCONA | |
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Motto means: DORIAN ANCONA CITY OF FAITH |
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TOSCANA | |
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The fleur-de-lys ("giglio") is the symbol of the city since its foundation (ca. 1000), maybe to stablish a connection with its Roman name, FLORENTIA. |
The victorious Guelfs wanted to show their distance from the defeated Ghibellins, therefore inverted the colours, which perdured till nowadays |
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LUCCA | |
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LUCCA | |
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PISA | |
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PISA | |
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SIENA | |
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Note: Although the Republic of Siena is long gone, after being conquered by Florence during the Medici period, its flag is still flown, along with the City and People ones, from the main Gates, in special days, such as the week of the world famous Palio, as shown under. Thus it is not presented as an historical flag.
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