Pelourinho de Bragança
A monument with a cylindric column, topped by a chapiter with romanic elements with suspension rings. The zoomorphic figure, known as the "porca da vila" (villages female pork), sculptured in granite, stands on a platform with four steps. There is a cylindric column that has, on the top, a cross with equal arms. The tops of those arms represent a bird, a dog, a man and vegetal motives. On the top of the cross, one can see a shield.
Contacts
Rua Duque DOm João II
5300-689,Bragança
- Easy external parking
- Pillories & Stone crosses
- True
Characteristics
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