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Praca da Matriz, Alcantara, State of Maranhao 65250-000, BrazilMap
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  • iiviiarmor
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    Memories of slavery in Brazil

    This is where slaves were tortured, one of the only Pelourinhos that still exist in a great condition.

    Reviewed on Oct 16, 2016
  • philippev451
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    What a atmosphere!

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    When you arrive on the PRACA DA MATRIZ you feel the full weight of history (but also the fatigue of having climbed this street over several hundred meters you must admit!) The pla...

    Reviewed on Sep 20, 2019
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    Beautiful monument, superbly preserved and loaded with tragic stories that all these men attached to it could live

    Reviewed on Jan 22, 2016
  • Celux
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    Colonna per esecuzioni e fustigazioni

    Io pensavo che il Pelorinho fosse solo quello di Salvador, ma ho scoperto che la parola ha un significato diverso. Una colonna in marmo, dove venivano legati i condannati, per lo più schiavi r veniva...

    Reviewed on Jul 6, 2019