Flag of La Serena Chile - Frosted Pint Glass 16oz

The Flag of La Serena, Chile, is the official symbol representing this coastal city located in the Coquimbo Region. Adopted on October 12, 1980, the flag features three horizontal bands arranged in the colors blue (top and bottom), white (middle), and red (bottom band). The central white band bears the coat of arms of La Serena, which consists of a shield divided into four quadrants. The upper left quadrant shows the Virgin Mary with child (symbolizing the city's patron saint, Nuestra Señora de la Merced, or Our Lady of Mercy), while the lower left quadrant showcases a tower representing the old town of La Serena. The upper right quadrant depicts an arm and hand holding a torch as a symbol of protection, with the lower right quadrant featuring three towers representing the city's historical churches. The flag represents the city's religious history, its defensive spirit, and the importance of its urban development over time. It serves to identify La Serena locally, nationally, and internationally as a unique and historically significant Chilean city.