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Flags of Zagreb

Zagreb was formed in 1850 by unification of Gradec, Kaptol and two rural neighbouring communities, all tracing their establishment in the early Middle Ages. Their seals are preserved since 15th century, while a flag is mentioned already in 14th century. These were basis for the coats-of-arms. The oldest preserved flags of Gradec and Kapol are from 18th century. The rural communities used coats-of-arms but no flags. All four coats-of-arms were predominantly red, as was the municipal colour. The unified city was granted a coat-of-arms in 1896, changing the colour of the shield to blue that from now on becomes the municipal colour. A banner of arms was adopted in 1902 and produced in 1916. After 1945 the civic crown from the coat-of-arms was replaced with the red five-pointed star, the flag being prescribed only in 1964 with few changes in the design. In 1975 the red star was added in the flag. Some municipal subdivisions adopted coats-of-arms but no flags. After the independence the city was united again with temporary symbols. In 1999 a new design of the symbols was introduced, following the state regulations. Unofficially, previous flags are still often used and even produced in several variations.

Flags; Coats of arms; Seals; Zagreb; Gradec; Kaptol; Croatia

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