Gouvães do Douro Pillory

Sabrosa

Description

According to tradition, Gouvães do Douro had importance as a village, having received royal charter from King D. Sancho I in 1202. The classified pillory as Public Interest Monument, confirms this tradition. It has a cylindrical shaft and a great pillar that supports the cage.

Location: Sabrosa

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