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The coats of arms of Mallorca’s villages and their fascinating stories
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The coats of arms of Mallorca’s villages and their fascinating stories

Have you ever wondered what the coats of arms of Mallorca’s villages actually mean? Look closely at the façades and historic buildings across the island and you’ll discover castles, towers, animals, religious symbols and even five traditional fritters hiding centuries of history and local traditions. Discover the fascinating coats of arms of Mallorca’s villages, from the castle and Arabic influences of Alaró to the radiant sun of Andratx, the five bunyols of Bunyola and the unusual symbols of Manacor and Sant Llorenç d’es Cardassar. Explore the stories behind Mallorca’s heraldry and discover a different way of uncovering the history of the island’s villages.