Highlight • Monument
Sintra Pillory
Hiking
4.4
(8)
Road cycling
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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January 3, 2026
Hiking
It was used as a medieval instrument of public punishment, where criminals were tied or chained for humiliation.
It represents a symbol of local judicial power, since only towns with their own jurisdiction could have pillories.
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December 29, 2025
Hiking
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4.5
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804
hikers
8.26km
02:33
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
4.6
(81)
562
hikers
15.4km
04:36
490m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.6
(72)
647
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6.43km
02:08
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 200 m
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