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The pillory in Lisbon

The pillory

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An 18th-century historical monument located in the Municipal Square (Praça do Município) in front of the Lisbon City Hall. It is a twisted stone column about 10 meters high, erected after the 1755 earthquake, symbolizing the city's resilience and previously serving as a place of punishment.