Brasão Monarquico de Braga - Vila Chã de Ourique, Portugal
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N 39° 10.237 W 008° 46.050
29S E 520084 N 4335736
Braga Monarchic Coat of Arms.
Waymark Code: WMDX61
Location: Santarém, Portugal
Date Posted: 03/05/2012
Views: 3
Braga Coat of arms is composed by a Shield with the image of The Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven holding the Child Jesus in a building with two towers (Braga Cathedral). The Cathedral has the words "imstonia fidelis eta antiguos taracharoe" (or something similar).
This particular coat of arms is composed only by the shield. t´s the monarchy Coat of arms of Braga. It´s part of the Monument to the Battle of Ourique when the forces of Portuguese Prince Afonso Henriques (of the House of Burgundy) defeat the Almoravid Moors led by Ali ibn Yusuf. The Coat of arms is placed on the floor. Tere are 2 coat of arms in each of the 4 corners of the monument (See pictures).
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town
Full name of the bearer: Braga
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Part of the Monument to the Battle of Ourique. It´s placed in the floor.
Material / Design: Cast metal
Address:
Rua Mariano de Carvalho
Church Yard
2070 Vila Chã de Ourique
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed
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