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 Coruña en Casa Concello - A Coruña, Galicia, España Posted by:  Ariberna
N 43° 22.278 W 008° 23.751
29T E 548945 N 4802225
Coat of Town in City Hall
Waymark Code: WM1437Q
Location: Galicia, Spain
Date Posted: 04/05/2021
Views: 2
Official blazon In a field of azure, on rocks of its color, a silver tower (representing the Tower of Hercules), masoned and clarified with saber, covered with a gules lighthouse, and accompanied by seven gold scallops, placed three on each flank and one pointed; brushing on the rocks, a silver skull, crowned with gold, attached to two tibias of the same metal placed in a cross.
Origin: The town was founded long before Roman times. The arms show the tower of Hercules, a famous lighthouse in the city. The scallops are the badges of St. James (Santiago). A Coruña is close to Santiago de Compostela and many pelgrims came ashore in the harbour of A Coruña.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Town
Full name of the bearer: A coruña
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Town hall
Material / Design: Stone
Blazon (heraldic description):
Official blazon In a field of azure, on rocks of its color, a silver tower (representing the Tower of Hercules), masoned and clarified with saber, covered with a gules lighthouse, and accompanied by seven gold scallops, placed three on each flank and one pointed; brushing on the rocks, a silver skull, crowned with gold, attached to two tibias of the same metal placed in a cross.
Address:
Ayuntamiento en Plaza MAría Pita
A Coruña
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): Not listed
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