Umbria Flag

The flag of Umbria is the official banner of the central Italian region of the same name. It is a distinctive rectangular bicolor flag featuring two equal vertical stripes. The left stripe is a vibrant crimson red, while the right stripe is a contrasting Pope's green, also known as pontifical green.

Centered on the flag is the region's official coat of arms, which is a complex and heraldically rich symbol. The flag's design is notable for its bold color pairing, which is relatively uncommon in Italian regional flags, and the prominent central emblem that anchors the composition.

The proportions and the integration of the coat of arms follow standard heraldic and vexillological conventions for subnational flags in Italy. Its visual identity is immediately recognizable within the country's system of regional symbols.

The crimson red and Pope's green are the traditional colors of the city of Perugia, the regional capital. These colors have deep historical roots in the area and represent the region's identity and heritage. The central coat of arms is the primary vehicle for symbolic meaning.

The coat of arms features a red cross on a white field, which is the emblem of the medieval Papal States that historically governed much of Umbria. This cross is superimposed over three green mountains, symbolizing the Apennine Mountains that characterize the region's topography. The mountains are topped by three burning candles, a symbol associated with Saint Ubaldo, the patron saint of Gubbio, and often interpreted as representing faith, hope, and charity.

The flag was officially adopted on March 21, 2004, following the approval of the regional law (Legge Regionale) No. 10, titled "Disposizioni in materia di simboli della Regione Umbria." This law formally defined and regulated the use of the region's symbols, including the flag and coat of arms. The design incorporates historical elements that reflect Umbria's long-standing cultural and political history within the Papal States.

Prior to this formal adoption, the region used a simpler banner. The 2004 legislation standardized the symbol, ensuring its consistent use in official contexts and cementing its status as a modern representation of regional autonomy within the Italian Republic.