650 anos de História
1364 a 2014

Dom Pedro I pela graca de Deus, Rei de Portugale e do Algarve, a 7 de junho de 1364, subscreveu Carte de Vila para seviço de Deus e meu e guarda da minha terra, que partou Cascais do concelho de Sintra, elevando a pequena aldeia de pescadores, mareantes e alguns lavradores à categoria de Vila, com jurisdição cível e crime.

O Rotary Clube Cascais Estoril,
congratula-se e participa das
comemorações dos 650 anos da Nobre Vila de Cascais em 2014.

Emblem of Rotary International

In 1364, King Peter I responded to the request of the residents of the village of Cascais, to release them from the supervision of the town of Sintra.
On the occasion of the 650th anniversary of the event, this sign was placed by the local Rotary organization.

The wall on which the sign is located was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image

Translation of the text on the sign:
650 years of history
1364 to 2014

Dom Pedro I, by the grace of God, King of Portugal and the Algarve, on the 7th of June 1364, subscribed to the Carte de Vila for the service of God and mine and the guardianship of my land, which departed Cascais from the municipality of Sintra, elevating the small village from fishermen, sailors and some farmers to the category of Vila, with civil and criminal jurisdiction.

The Rotary Club Cascais Estoril,
welcomes and participates in
celebrations of the 650th anniversary of Nobre Vila de Cascais in 2014.