Pelourinho de Silves
The only original element that is preserved is a Crown decorated with elements in the shape of a Fleur-de-lis which shoots the current composition. It is a symbol of municipal power and single copy throughout the Algarve.
Contacts
Rua do Pelourinho
8300-147,Silves
- Difficult external parking
- Pillories & Stone crosses
- True
Characteristics
Monuments near Pelourinho de Silves
A Conquista de Silves
Statue that celebrates the conquest of Silves. During D.Sancho I's reign, D. Mendo, his lieutenant, planned a surprise attack against the Moors. The attack was…
Arco da Rebola
The defensive system that once enveloped the entire city of Silves was quite complete and sophisticated. It was divided into the following parts: the fortress,…
Castelo de Silves
Silves castle is the biggest castle in the Algarve and one of the most remarkable works of military architecture inherited from the Arab occupation. Its struct…
Igreja da Misericórdia de Silves
Church composed of a single nave and with a main facade equipped with a staircase with two flights of stairs. The façade also has a portico with a triangular p…
Ponte de Silves
Roman bridge built over the widest point of the river Arade. The bridge is only suitable for pedestrian crossing and features five round arches. Medieval bridg…
