Pillory of Fronteira

Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory

District: Portalegre > Fronteira > Fronteira > Centro Histórico

Location

Located in the historic center of Fronteira, in the main square, near other important historical buildings such as the Town Hall and the Clock Tower.

Origin and Reconstruction

Built in the 16th century and rebuilt in the 20th century, maintaining important historical elements described in ancient documents.

Characteristics

Features a marble column with a square base and three steps. The top has decorations with spheres and coats of arms, including the symbol of the Order of Avis.

Symbolism

It was a symbol of the judicial and administrative power of the town, used to administer justice.

Classification

It is a protected monument classified as a Property of Public Interest since 1933.

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