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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses |
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FORTE DA CASA
Municipality : Vila Franca de Xira
District : Lisboa
Origin/meaning :
The fortress in the arms is a canting element, Forte meaning fortress. Historically there were 5 small fortresses in the area to protect the city of Lisbon.
Above the fortress is shown an olive branch, as there are many olive trees grown in the area.
The river in the base is the Tejo river.
Literature : image send by Sergio Horta