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Pillory at the main square of Retz

Pillory at the main square of Retz

A pillory (German: Pranger) built in 1561. I was surprised to read that this pillory had been destroyed in 18th century but people of Retz were able to reconstruct the pillory in 1962 after finding the most parts in different places nearby.

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Pillory in Spittal an der Drau

A pillory in front of Porcia Castle

This pillory dating back to the 16th century stands in front of Porcia Castle (Schloss Porcia) in the Carinthian city Spittal an der Drau.