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Elvas (Portugal), 24-Apr-06

This is a pelourinho. Apparently criminals were chained from the metal hooks at the top. The column is typical Manueline architecture.

 

Full details of my Portuguese trip on my blog

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Uploaded on May 20, 2006
Taken on April 24, 2006

Elvas (Portugal), 24-Apr-06

This is a pelourinho. Apparently criminals were chained from the metal hooks at the top. The column is typical Manueline architecture.

 

Full details of my Portuguese trip on my blog

533 views
0 faves
2 comments
Uploaded on May 20, 2006
Taken on April 24, 2006
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