Pelourinho de Melo

This is a Manueline pillory probably built on the 16th century. It presents five square steps, an octagonal shaft crowned by a conic orb with six frames, the Portuguese Coat of Arms and the armillary sphere finished by an iron Cross.

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Largo do Pelourinho
6290,Gouveia

    Characteristics


  • Pillories & Stone crosses
  • True

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Tronco do Ferreiro


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Antiga Casa da Câmara de Melo


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Capela de Santa Marta / Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição


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Fonte dos Namorados


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Igreja Paroquial de Melo / Igreja de Santo Isidoro


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