Pelourinho de Buarcos

Pelourinho de Buarcos is a historic site in Buarcos, Figueira da Foz, Coimbra District. Pelourinho de Buarcos is situated nearby to the square Largo do Mirão, as well as near Largo da Medalha.

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Type: Tourist attraction
Description: pillory in Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Also known as: “Pelourinho de Baixo”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pelourinho de Redondos and Castle of Redondos.

Pelourinho de Redondos

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Pelourinho de Redondos is situated 140 metres northeast of Pelourinho de Buarcos.

The Castle of Redondos is a medieval castle located in the civil parish of Buarcos, in the municipality of Figueira da Foz, Portuguese Coimbra. Castle of Redondos is situated 240 metres north of Pelourinho de Buarcos.

Hotel Atlantida Sol

Hotel

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Hotel Atlantida Sol is situated 2 km northwest of Pelourinho de Buarcos.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Buarcos and Tavarede.

Buarcos

Village

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Buarcos is a freguesia in Figueira da Foz Municipality, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 18,454, in an area of 15.53 km². During the 1600s, the people of Buarcos were harassed by pirates and built the long fortification that stands to this day.

Tavarede

Town

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Tavarede is a parish in the municipality of Figueira da Foz, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 9,441, in an area of 10.71 km2. Tavarede is situated 3 km east of Pelourinho de Buarcos.