Vila Nova de Gaia

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VILA NOVA DE GAIA

District : Porto

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Origin/meaning :
Vila Nova de Gaia is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, which is symbolised by the watchtower, flanked by the oldest arms of the Kings, a blue shield with eleven coins. The base shows the Douro river, whereas the two grape leaves symbolise that Vila Nova de Gaia is the centre of the port wine industry.

Freguesias in Vila Nova de Gaia :

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta