Category: Civil Architecture > Museum
District: Viseu > Carregal do Sal > Cabanas de Viriato
The Pelourinho dos Centenários is located in the picturesque village of Cabanas de Viriato, part of the municipality of Carregal do Sal, right in the heart of the Viseu district. Its central position within the village's urban fabric gives it a prominent role in community life and in the preservation of local memory. The surrounding environment is characterized by a rural Beira landscape, inviting tranquility and immersion in the heritage and culture of this region.
This unique architectural element, designated as the Pelourinho dos Centenários (Pillory of the Centenaries), holds profound symbolic value in the landscape of Cabanas de Viriato. Its name, by evoking the figure of the pillory, an ancient emblem of justice and municipal power, merges with the reference to the "Centenaries," suggesting an intrinsic connection to significant dates and events in Portugal's history. It is not merely a physical structure, but a commemorative landmark that invites reflection on civic evolution and national identity, as manifested in this distinguished community.
As a notable example of civil architecture, the Pelourinho dos Centenários plays a crucial role in safeguarding and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Cabanas de Viriato. This structure was designed to offer visitors an in-depth perspective on the customs, traditions, and historical evolution of the community over time. Through its details and its very existence, this site allows for an immersion into the identity of the Beira people, functioning as a silent narrator of the stories that shaped the region and, by extension, the country itself.
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 40.4751686,-7.9729739
Coordinates DMS: 40°28'30.6"N 07°58'22.7"W
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