Category: Civil Architecture > Stone Pillar
District: Évora > Estremoz > Venda da Porca
, Located in the Terreiro da Batalha do Ameixial, in the parish of Ameixial (Santa Vitória e São Bento), municipality of Estremoz, District of Évora.
, Recognized as a National Monument since 1910.
, Commemorates the battle of Ameixial that took place on June 8, 1663.
, Marks the victory of Portuguese troops over the Spanish army during the Restoration War.
, Initially erected at the original site of the battle, on the Cano road.
, Transferred to National Road 245 between the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
, Built in marble from the region.
, Structure composed of a base with three staggered steps.
, Smooth column with Doric-style capital.
, The top is adorned with a plinth and a closed imperial crown.
, The base contains an inscription that celebrates the Portuguese victory and the glory of the heroes who fought in Ameixial.
Sources: https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padrão_do_Ameixial
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 38.88678365057432,-7.650219587035965
Coordinates DMS: 38°53'12.4"N 07°39'0.8"W
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