Pillory of Avis

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Portalegre > Avis > Avis

Location

It is located in the town of Avis, in the municipality of the same name, in the district of Portalegre. It is situated in Praça Serpa Pinto, in a public garden, near the main church, a landmark in the town.

Classification

Since 1933, the pillory has been considered a Property of Public Interest, standing out as a monument of historical and heritage value.

Characteristics

Made of white marble, its structure consists of a quadrangular column, which rests on a base and ends in a capital, giving it an imposing and elegant appearance.

Symbol

The image of the eagle with open wings on top of the pillory represents the symbolic bird of the town of Avis, reinforcing the historical connection between the monument and the identity of the locality.

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

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