Pillory of Alfeizerão

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Leiria > Alcobaça > Alfeizerão > Casais do Norte

Location

, Situated in the village of Alfeizerão, belonging to the municipality of Alcobaça, in the district of Leiria, Portugal.

Historical Significance

, Dating back to the 16th century, it is an example of the Manueline style.

, Classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933.

Architectural Features

, Built on a base of three circular steps.

, The shaft is composed of two parts decorated with spiral flutes and quatrefoils.

, At the top, a capital adorned with fleurs-de-lis, two towers, and a human figure with a cloak.

Cultural Significance

, Represents the power and local autonomy in medieval times.

, Testimony to the justice and public administration of the past.

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

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