Brandenburg
The flag of Brandenburg bears a red eagle on a white field, with the eagle displayed in the traditional heraldic style — wings spread, talons extended, and facing right. The Brandenburger Adler (Brandenburg Eagle) is one of Germany's oldest heraldic charges, dating back to the Ascanian margraves of the 12th century. The eagle is typically depicted in a vivid red with golden beak and talons, set against a clean white background. Brandenburg surrounds Berlin and was historically the core territory of the Kingdom of Prussia, making its eagle a symbol with deep political significance in German history.
Brandenburg's Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam was the summer residence of Frederick the Great and is often called the 'Prussian Versailles.'
Adopted: 1990
