Coat of arms of Havana
The coat of arms of Havana, Cuba, consist of three castles that represent the three original main castles which defended the city—namely, the Fuerza Castle, the Morro Castle and the Punta Castle.
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Description
The flag of Havana is based on the coat of arms.
The key represents that Havana was the gateway to the New World of Spanish America. The shield is supported by an oak branch on one side and a laurel wreath on the other. The oak branch symbolizes the strength of the nation; and the laurel wreath: honour and glory. These symbols were meant to represent the rights of man: Equality, Liberty and Fraternity.[1][2]
See also
- Flag of Havana
- Coat of arms of Cuba
- Flag of Cuba
References
- (in Spanish) Coat of arms of Havana on EcuRed
- (in Spanish) The coat of arms of Havana: history and images (opushabana.cu)
External links
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