Antwerp Flag: Meaning and History

The four-color checkerboard pattern comes from the city's medieval coat of arms.
Each color represents the different guilds and historical regions of the province of Antwerp.
The checkerboard also symbolizes the commercial wealth and unity of the people of Antwerp.
History of the flag
The flag of the province of Antwerp (Belgium) was adopted in 1990.
It features 25 colored squares that celebrate the historical diversity, guilds, and lively spirit of the port region.
