Pillory in Wrocław, Medieval punishment structure in Market Square, Wrocław, Poland.
The sandstone pillory stands 10 meters tall in front of the city hall, featuring a pentagonal lantern and metal rings for restraining convicts.
Built in 1492 by architects Preusse and Gausky, the original structure remained until 1945, with the current replica installed on December 30, 1985.
The pillory represented legal privileges and judicial authority, marking Wrocław as a city where civic freedoms and laws received proper enforcement.
Located at coordinates 51.1094563 and 17.0326988, the pillory stands near Salt Market and multiple shopping centers within walking distance.
The last public execution at the pillory occurred in the late eighteenth century, after which it transformed from a punishment site into a social meeting point.
Location: Stare Miasto
Location: Wrocław
Website: https://polska-org.pl/509023,Wroclaw,Pregierz_Wroclaw.html
Made from material: sandstone
Website: https://polska-org.pl/509023,Wroclaw,Pregierz_Wroclaw.html
GPS coordinates: 51.10946,17.03270
Latest update: November 3, 2025 18:30
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