🤯 WHY is there a BAT🦇 on VALENCIA’S coat of arms?

Did you know a bat might have changed the history of Valencia forever? In 1238, during the siege of the city, King James I was resting when a bat flew over his camp in the dead of night. Disturbed by the sound, he ordered a patrol that uncovered an enemy ambush planned by Muslim forces. That moment saved his army—and changed history. After conquering the city, James placed the bat, known as the “rat penat,” on his royal crest as a symbol of luck and divine protection. Since then, the bat has become more than just a creature of the night—it’s the guardian of Valencia’s legacy.

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