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[[Literature]] : image send by [http://www.fisicohomepage.hpg.ig.com.br/index Sergio Horta]
[[Literature]] : image send by [http://www.fisicohomepage.hpg.ig.com.br/index Sergio Horta]
[[Category:Portugal]]
[[Category:Portuguese municipalities A]]
[[Category:Coimbra]]
[[Category:Coimbra]]
[[Category:Granted 2001]]
[[Category:Granted 2001]]

Revision as of 09:08, 11 September 2011

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ALHADAS

Municipality : Figueira do Foz
District : Coimbra

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Official blazon:
Escudo de verde, anta arqueológica de prata, roda de azenha do mesmo, realçadas de negro e gleba de trigo de ouro. Coroa mural de prata de quatro torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ ALHADAS “.


Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on October 23, 2001.

The arms show a prehistoric monument to indicate the long history of settlement in the area. The green field and the wheatears refer to the agricultural character of the parish. The water mill wheel symbolises the traditional and modern industries.

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta