Beja

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Civic heraldry of Portugal - Brasões dos municípios portugueses
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BEJA

District : Beja

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Origin/meaning :
The bull in the arms represents the abundance of cattle in this region.

The tower shows that Beja was a fortfied town, whereas the eagles are a symbol for the Roman origin of the city. The small blue shields are taken from the Royal arms of Portugal and indicate that the city has always been a Royal city.

Freguesias in Beja :

Literature : image provided by Sergio Horta