Pillory of Oliveira do Hospital

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Coimbra > Oliveira do Hospital > Oliveira do Hospital > Oliveira do Hospital e São Paio de Gramaços

Location

Largo Cabral Metelo, Oliveira do Hospital, municipality of Oliveira do Hospital, district of Coimbra, Portugal.

Classification

It has been considered a Property of Public Interest since 1933.

Monument Features

Style: Manueline, a style characteristic of the Age of Discoveries.

Material: Built in granite.

Design: The column is formed by four twisted spirals, ending in an octagonal capital decorated with quatrefoil motifs.

Structure

Steps: Three quadrangular steps.

Base: Circular plinth supporting the column, dating from the 20th century.

Historical Interest

Represents a typical example of Manueline architecture and the history of the region.

Visit the Pillory to appreciate its unique structure and its historical value in the context of Manueline architecture in Portugal.

Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pelourinho_de_Oliveira_do_Hospital

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt