Amsterdam

History

Amsterdam's flag was officially established in 1975, though the design is much older. The three crosses have been part of Amsterdam's heraldry since at least the 14th century.

Colors

Red, Black, Red

The colours are based on the coat of arms of Amsterdam: red field with a black pale (vertical stripe), representing the city's traditional heraldic identity.

Symbols

Three white Saint Andrew's crosses (saltires) on a black band

The three crosses of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Burgundy) have represented Amsterdam since medieval times. They appear in the city's coat of arms and on many of its buildings.