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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses |
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MANGUALDE
District : Viseu
Origin/meaning :
The tower in center represents a legendary Moorish castle atop the hill of Nossa Senhora do Castelo (Our Lady of the Castle) on which a chapel was built around 170 years ago (symbolised by the star of St. Mary) . The castle was a vital Moorish defence fortress until it was conquered about 1000 years ago.
Freguesias in Mangualde :
- Alcafache
- Espinho (Mangualde)
- Freixiosa
- Póvoa de Cervães
- Quintela de Azurara
- São João da Fresta
- Várzea de Tavares
Literature : image send by Sergio Horta