Vila Franca de Xira
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Heraldry of the World Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses |
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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