Utrecht
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The flag of Utrecht features two horizontal stripes — white on top and red on the bottom. This simple bicolour derives from the colours of the Bishopric of Utrecht, one of the most important ecclesiastical territories in the medieval Low Countries. The white and red combination reflects the historic influence of the prince-bishops who ruled the region for centuries. Utrecht's flag is one of the simplest provincial flags in the Netherlands, yet it carries deep historical significance.
Utrecht's Dom Tower, at 112 metres, is the tallest church tower in the Netherlands — and the nave of the cathedral was destroyed by a tornado in 1674, leaving the tower standing alone.
Adopted: 1952
