Pelourinho do Porto - Porto, Portugal - Punishment and Disciplinary Devices on Waymarking.com

"Following the national policy imposed by the Estado Novo, the buildings surrounding the Cathedral, the Casa do Cabido and the Bishop's Palace, were demolished in 1940. A paved terrace was built instead, where a stone monument representing local government (pelourinho) was placed. The monument, which was constructed 1945, was reproduction of a drawing dating back to 1797."

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"In Portugal, pillories of the cities were usualy located in front of the town hall. Many had, at the top, a small house-shaped booth, made of iron bars, where criminals were exposed to public shame. In some places prisoners were tied to rings and beaten or mutilated, depending on the seriousness of the offense and the customs of the time."

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Type of Device: pillory What is the approximate age?: 01/01/1945 How do you rate this item?: Associated Website: [Web Link]

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