Szolnok

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SZOLNOK

Province (county) : Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok

Official blazon

Origin/meaning

The upper half shows a pelican feeding its young with his blood. The symbol is used here as the city was often destroyed during the last 1000 years, and has always been rebuilt.