Lisbon
Pelourinho de Lisboa
Historic monument
Praça do Município
Lisbon, 1100-365
Nearest Train: Rossio
Phone: +351 21 346 3658
This monument, which dates back to the 18th century, is where criminals were exposed to public humiliation in ancient times. The Pelourinho was constructed in 1755, after the earthquake that destroyed part of the city. A platform and a column form the monument; it has a decorative piece on the top.
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