Pelourinho de Sesimbra

A pillory that was rebuilt in 1988, copy of the original that stood here and of which some fragments are kept in the Town Hall. It has a platform with three steps where a small base and a column stand. The chapiter is plain.

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Largo do Município
2970-660,Sesimbra

    Characteristics


  • Pillories & Stone crosses
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