Pelourinho de Ranhados
Declared a National Monument in 1915, this Manueline pillory, a platform-style pillory, consists of a circular base with three steps, a beam-shaped shaft with four straight lintels, and a capital with four gargoyles. Highlights include a fleur-de-lis, four corbels, and ornaments featuring human and zoomorphic figures.
Contacts
Largo Miguel Costa
6430-362,Ranhados
- Easy external parking
- Pillories & Stone crosses
- Visitable (no guide)
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Pelourinho de Ranhados
Capela de Nossa Senhora de Lourdes / Capela de São João Baptista
Baroque farm consisting of a residential house and a chapel built on the facade. It was built in 1748 by order of Manuel de Seixas Moutinho. Presents a longitu…
Igreja Matriz de Longroiva / Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Torrão
Church built in the 15th century, where stands out the roof of the chancel, in sacred multi-colored panelled caissons, and the gilded altarpiece.
Castelo de Ranhados
Classified as a Property of Public Interest in 1977, Ranhados Castle sits on a hill overlooking the village of the same name, approximately 838 meters above se…
Fonte Nova em Ranhados
Manueline source built in the 16th century, with a rectangular plant, foothills of the sides and a Spire at the top. In back perfect, stands a real shell.
