Pillory of Lisbon

The Pillory of Lisbon is a pillory situated in the municipal square of the capital, classified as a National Monument.
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Photo: Lrocha, CC BY-SA 3.0.
  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: pillory in Lisboa, Portugal
  • Also known as: “Pillory of Lisboa”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Praça do Comércio and Rua Augusta Arch.

Square
Photo: Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The , more commonly known in Portuguese as Terreiro do Paço (, is a large, harbour-facing plaza in 's capital, , and is one of the largest in Portugal, with an area of 175 by 175 m, that is, 30,600 m2. is situated 230 metres east of Pillory of Lisbon.

Photo: Berthold Werner, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The is a stone, triumphal arch and visitor attraction in , , on the . It was built to commemorate the city's reconstruction after the 1755 earthquake. is situated 210 metres east of Pillory of Lisbon.

Photo: Zimbres, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Chiado and Baixa.

Neighborhood
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The is a neighborhood in the historic center of , the capital of . is an important cultural and commercial district, known for its luxury shopping, historic landmarks, and its numerous theatres and museums.

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is a district in , . The has many squares and monuments, offering numerous photo opportunities. The area suffered devastating destruction in the Great Earthquake on All Saints' Day, 1 November 1755.

Neighborhood
is an area in the center of , Portugal, between Cais da Marinha and Cais do Gás. This name is shared by two railway stations and a ferry station in , Portugal:…

Pillory of Lisbon

Latitude
38.70804° or 38° 42′ 29″ north
Longitude
-9.1392° or 9° 8′ 21″ west
Wheelchair access
limited
Operator
Câmara Municipal de Lisboa
Open location code
8CCGPV56+68
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1120633222
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­pillory
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q10348128
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Pillory of Lisbon” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Tribunal da Relação de Lisboa and Câmara Municipal de Lisboa.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Praça do Município and Grade.

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Worth a closer look: Bairro Alto and Alfama.

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