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Brasões dos municípios portugueses Portuguese Civic Heraldry BEJA District : Beja Origin/meaning: The bull in the arms represents the abundance of cattle in this region. The tower shows that Beja was a fortfied town, whereas the eagles are a symbol for the Roman origin of the city. The small blue shields are taken from the Royal arms of Portugal and indicate that the city has always been a Royal city. Arms of Freguesias in Beja : Albernoa Baleizão Beringel Cabeça Gorda Nossa Senhora das Neves Quintos Salvada Salvador Santa Clara de Louredo Santa Maria da Feira Santiago Maior São Brissos São João Baptista São Matias Trindade Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta

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