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In 2004, however, the city council "recuperated" the 1906 flag legislation, restoring the original design. Both the traditional (1906) and the modern (1996) designs can be seen today in the city, though the Catalan Vexillology Association (Catalan:
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The flag in its current form has been official since 2004, though it (or variations on it) may have been in use since the nineteenth century. It was first officially adopted in May 1906, but its use was not permitted during the rule of
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adopted a new flag, featuring the official logo of the city (which incorporates Saint George's cross) over the vertical Catalan stripes. The flag enjoyed some political support, but was opposed by some historical and
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Legislation making official the current flag (in Catalan)
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In 1996, after a number of different proposals, the
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Index

Flag of Barcelona
14th century

Catalan Atlas

Barcelona Pavilion

Spain
Catalonia
Venetian Towers

Saint Eulalia's flag
Barcelona City Hall
Catalan
Spanish
flag
Barcelona
cross of Saint George
patron saint
Catalonia
Senyera
Crown of Aragon
flag of Catalonia
Francisco Franco
City Council of Barcelona
vexillological
Variant flag used in the Middle Ages
Official flag (1940s–1996)
Official flag (1996–2004)
Former festive flag (1996–2004)

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