Flag of Florence
The Flag of Florence, also known as the Giglio of Florence (Italian: Il Giglio Fiorentino), was the flag of the Republic of Florence between 1250 and 1532. The flag persisted as a symbol of the city following the dissolution of the Republic and enjoys continued usage throughout Florence today.
| Use | Civil flag |
|---|---|
| Adopted | 1250 |
| Design | A white field charged with a red giglio |
| Use | State flag of the Republic of Florence |
| Adopted | From Middle Age to 1569 |
| Design | A red field charged with a white cross |
The flag consists of a white field charged with a stylized red iris, commonly referred to as the giglio.
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