Flag of Apulia

Symbolism

The words Regione Puglia ("Apulia Region") appear in gold letters at the top of the flag. The coat of arms of Apulia, a shield atop a crown, is below the lettering. The shield, mounted by the crown of Frederick II, is composed of:

• Six bezants (coins) at the top, representing the six provinces of Apulia; prior to the creation of the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani in 2009, there were only five bezants;
• An octagon, representing the Castel del Monte built by Frederick II;
• An olive tree, a symbol of peace and brotherhood and a common feature of the Apulian countryside.

The stripes of green and red, set against the white background, are a reference to the national flag of Italy.