Vila Franca de Xira

Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses

VILA FRANCA DE XIRA

District : Lisboa

Official blazon:
Escudo de vermelho, torre de prata, acompanhada de duas flores-de-lis de ouro. Coroa mural de cinco torres de prata. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: " CIDADE DE VILA FRANCA DE XIRA ", de negro.

Origin/meaning :
The arms were officially granted on June 27, 2001.

Unfortunately I have no background information on these arms. Any information is welcome !

The previous arms were granted on December 13, 1950 and only differ in the crown and the title of the city.

Freguesias in Vila Franca de Xira :

• Alhandra
• Alverca do Ribotejo
• Cachoeiras
• Calhandriz
• Castanheira do Ribatejo
• Forte da Casa
• Póvoa de Santa Iria
• São João dos Montes
• Sobralinho
• Vialonga

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta