Pelourinho de Melo

Melo e Nabais, Portugal

Freely accessible

Public space — no opening hours to check.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

The Pelourinho de Melo is a Manueline-style whipping post located in Melo e Nabais, Portugal, and designated as a National Monument of Portugal. This structure represents a significant example of Portuguese cultural heritage from the period of Manueline architectural tradition, characterized by its ornate decorative elements typical of the style. As a pillory—a public instrument of justice and punishment—it serves as a material witness to medieval and early modern Portuguese legal and social practices.