Alforja

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ALFORJA

Region : Catalonia
Province : Tarragona

Escudo de Alforja/Arms (crest) of Alforja
Official blazon
Catalan Escut caironat: d'atzur, un casell d'argent tancat de gules sobremuntat d'una estrella de 6 puntes d'argent. Per timbre una corona mural de vila.
English blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on June 1, 1983.

The arms show the medieval castle of Alforja, now in ruins (there are only remains of walls and the basement of a tower). The star above is a traditional sign of the town. Literature:


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