Square and pillory in the historical village of Sortelha, in Portugal.

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Sortelha is one of the most beautiful and old Portuguese villages, having kept its urban and architectural physiognomy unchanged until today, being considered one of the best preserved. A visit through the streets and alleys of the settlement, cloistered by a defensive ring and guarded by a towering 17th century castle. XIII, allows the stranger to retreat to the past centuries, among the medieval graves, next to the Manueline pillory or in front of the Renaissance church.

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Size: 4000px × 2641px
Location: Sortelha, Portugal
Photo credit: © Luis Fonseca / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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