Vida por Vida - Vila Real, Portugal
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N 41° 17.996 W 007° 44.643
29T E 605148 N 4572814
Firefighters memorial in the city of Vila Real.
Waymark Code: WME4EA
Location: Vila Real, Portugal
Date Posted: 04/02/2012
Views: 2
This monument to firefighters, represents a human figure (Fireman) carrying a baby in his lap to a safe place.
The monument was inaugurated in 19 of December of 1982 and was placed by the city hall to honor the Soldiers of the Peace (firefighters in Portugal are also known as Soldiers of the Peace)
It can be read in the monument:
"Vida por vida
Homenagem de Vila Real
Aos soldados da paz
19-12-82
C.MV.R."
"Life for life
Homage of Vila Real
To the soldiers of peace
12/19/82
C.MV.R. "
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Vida por Vida
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Unknown
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 12/19/82
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Largo do Pioledo
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