Standard of Dom Sebastião

Category: Civil Architecture > Stone Pillar

District: Santarém > Tomar > São Lourenço > Marmelais de Baixo

Location

Southern entrance of Tomar, next to the Nabão River, on Avenida do Condestável D. Nuno Álvares Pereira.

History

Built in 1567 during the reign of D. Sebastião, it marks a work to protect the road from floods. It was ordered to be built by a local judge, Azevedo.

Architecture

Simple limestone structure, with a square base, obelisk and a Latin inscription that celebrates the work.

Classification

Monument of Public Interest since 1959.

Importance

Rare testimony of public infrastructure in the 16th century, representing the typical commemorative pattern of the time.

Access

Easy to find, near a roundabout at the entrance to the city. Ideal for a quick stop during a visit to Tomar.

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