Pederneira Pillory

Pederneira Pillory in Nazare

The Pederneira Pillory in Nazare is a distinct example of political-administrative and judicial architecture.

Its construction dates from 1514, the year in which Pederneira obtained a charter from D. Manuel I, thus establishing the political and administrative importance of the place in the region.

Its location close to the Old Pederneira City Hall further bases its importance and significance and gives it a prominent place as is usual in this type of infrastructure.

With the extinction of the municipality of Pederneira in 1855 due to the growth of Nazare and its beach, the original Pelourinho was removed and later replaced by a fossilized trunk, still becoming a popular symbol with historical and cultural relief, which earned it Classification as a Property of Public Interest in 1933.

The Pederneira Pillory is therefore a landmark of local history as well as a curious and unmissable cultural attraction that you should not miss.

Still at Praça Bastião Fernandes you can find the aforementioned Old Pederneira City Hall and the Church of Santa Casa da Misericórdia da Pederneira.

In the parish of Pederneira you also deserve your visit to the Parish Church of Pederneira.