Category: Civil Architecture > Pillory
District: Porto > Amarante > Vila Meã > Salgueiros
It is located in Real, in the municipality of Amarante, in a square next to the old Town Hall. Access is easy via the EN 211 road.
It is believed to have been built in 1573, with this date marked at the top.
Granite structure with three square steps and a cylindrical column. At the top, it has a platform with five pinnacles, the central one being the tallest.
Originally, it served as a symbol of judicial and administrative authority. Today, it is a historical and cultural landmark.
It was restored in the 20th century, with original elements that were scattered, preserving its heritage value.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.25169762102347,-8.186153677096739
Coordinates DMS: 41°15'6.1"N 08°11'10.2"W
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