Arganil (freguesia)

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ARGANIL

Municipality : Arganil
District : Coimbra

Official blazon

Escudo de verde, arcada de três arcos quebrados, de prata, lavrados de negro, entre estrela de ouro, em chefe e campanha diminuta ondada de prata e azul de três tiras. Coroa mural de prata de três torres. Listel branco, com a legenda a negro: “ FREGUESIA DE ARGANIL “.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted on January 25, 2002.

The star represent Our Lady of Mont'Alto, who locally is very popular. The arches symbolise the chapel of St. Peter, a national cultural monument. The base refers to the many rivers and streams, especially the Rio Alva.