Pillory of Arraiolos

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Évora > Arraiolos > Arraiolos > Centro Histórico

Location

Praça do Município, Arraiolos.

Classification

National Monument since 1910.

Style

Architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries, with Manueline influences.

Structure

, Base with four circular steps.

, Column divided into an octagonal lower part and a twisted upper part.

, Top with a conical pinnacle and wide sphere.

Materials

Limestone for the steps and white Estremoz marble for the column.

Function

Symbol of justice and municipal independence.

Location

Municipal Square, Arraiolos.

Classification

National Monument since 1910.

Style

Architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries, with Manueline influences.

Structure

, Base with four circular steps.

, Column divided into an octagonal lower part and a twisted upper part.

, Top with a conical pinnacle and wide sphere.

Materials

Limestone for the steps and white Estremoz marble for the column.

Function

Symbol of justice and municipal independence.

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

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