Vila Nova de Gaia

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VILA NOVA DE GAIA

District : Porto

Origin/meaning :
Vila Nova de Gaia is one of the oldest cities in Portugal, which is symbolised by the watchtower, flanked by the oldest arms of the Kings, a blue shield with eleven coins. The base shows the Douro river, whereas the two grape leaves symbolise that Vila Nova de Gaia is the centre of the port wine industry.

Freguesias in Vila Nova de Gaia :

• Canidelo (Vila Nova de Gaia)
• Crestuma
• Madalena (Vila Nova de Gaia)
• Olival
• Oliveira do Douro (Vila Nova de Gaia)
• Perosinho
• São Felix de Marinha
• Sermonde
• Serzedo
• Vilar de Andorinho
• Vilar do Paraíso

Literature : image send by Sergio Horta