Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory
District: Porto > Penafiel > Penafiel
A monument symbolizing municipal autonomy, built between the 17th and 18th centuries. Penafiel was elevated to city status in 1770.
Made of granite, it has a smooth column on top of a double base, with a round pinnacle and an iron weather vane with the cross of Christ.
It is located in the Municipal Square, next to the Church of Mercy.
Recognized as a National Monument since 1910, due to its historical importance.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.20641733082232,-8.283829689332414
Coordinates DMS: 41°12'23.1"N 08°17'1.8"W
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