Turiz Commune (Portugal)

Freguesia de Turiz, Concelho de Vila Verde, Distrito de Braga

Last modified: 2025-02-15 by klaus-michael schneider
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Turiz Commune

Flag

I couldn´t find any flag information.
Source: communal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Feb 2025

Coat of Arms

Shield Or (blazoned as yellow) an eradicated grapevine Vert with grape bunches Purpure, on central chief point a Marian crown Azure. Mural crown Argent with three visible towers (village rank) and white scroll reading in black upper case serifed letters "TURIZ".
Meaning:
The grapevine is symbolising viticulture. The crown, not mentioned in source, is an attribute of St. Mary, the local patron saint.
Source: communal webpage
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Feb 2025

Symbols not published in Diário da República
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Feb 2025

Presentation of Turiz

Turiz is one of the 21 communes of Vila Verde Municipality not affected by the 2013 changes; it had 1866 inhabitants in 2021 and covers 3,00 km².
Klaus-Michael Schneider, 12 Feb 2025

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