Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory
District: Coimbra > Tábua > Candosa > Centro
It is located in the parish of Candosa, in the municipality of Tábua, district of Coimbra.
Recognized as a Property of Public Interest since 1933.
Built in the 16th century, possibly from the same period as the Manueline charter of 1514.
Made of granite, a common material in the region.
It has a column with eight sides, resting on two bases.
The top of the column is conical and ends with a bulb-shaped ornament.
It represents the local justice and autonomy during the medieval and Renaissance periods.
Typical example of Portuguese civil architecture from the 16th century.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelourinho_de_Candosa
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.3476101285491,-7.968075480254082
Coordinates DMS: 40°20'51.4"N 07°58'5.1"W
Weather Candosa
On-duty Pharmacy Candosa
