Italy is one of the most attractive countries for tourists, as its cultural wealth and historical monuments seem endless. Each of the travelers chooses his own Italian city, but having seen once the coat of arms of Florence, its beauty, they understand that this is the place where you must visit.
True beauty
The main official symbol of the city is a vivid reminder of the historical past, rich culture, masterpieces of painting, sculpture and architecture.
The coat of arms of Florence can be assessed from an artistic point of view, the main opinion of art critics is that it is impeccable. This also applies to the selection of colors, and the selected characters, and their compositional placement.
First, there is an amazing harmony of colors - silver, chosen for the shield, and scarlet, for the main composition. However, scarlet has tones and shades, which makes the image seem three-dimensional, vivid.
Secondly, the coat of arms depicts two graceful lilies that look like royalty, their stems, leaves and petals are gracefully curved. These flowers, which are a symbol of the monarchy, are located against the background of the crown, its lateral ends are bent downward. As experts in the field of heraldry explain, this is a kind of symbol of admiration for true beauty.
In the depths of history
Royal lilies are a symbol, first of all, of the Frankish court, representatives of the French royal dynasties. The image of flowers was present in various heraldic signs and coats of arms of representatives of the nobility of France.
Historians hint that, thanks to the French king Louis XI, the lily flower first adorned the coat of arms of the Medici family, some of which more than once acted as rulers of Florence. Therefore, it is not surprising that the lily "grew" on the official symbol of this city.
Lily symbolism
The main difference between the Florentine lilies depicted on the coat of arms of the capital of Tuscany and their French “colleagues” is that they have a different shape, these representatives of the royal flora are depicted at their peak (not in buds). The motto of the city is always written next to them - "Like a lily in bloom, so Florence is flourishing."
Lily has been revered since ancient times, poets composed hymns and verses, artists captured in their masterpieces. Hundreds of decorative ornaments have appeared on the basis of this flower. The plant symbolizes life and death, the snow-white lily for many peoples is associated with purity and innocence, red - with wealth and fertility.
