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Daun Market Square and the Historical Pillory

Daun Market Square and the Historical Pillory

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Daun Market Square and the Historical Pillory

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Natur- und Geopark Vulkaneifel

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Location: Daun, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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Die_Ute

October 5, 2025

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The pillory is part of a historical town tour through Daun. It was donated by the Eifelverein Daun local group. In the Middle Ages, this spot (today the forecourt of the "Forum" town hall) was home to the market square. Pillories often stood at such central locations. These "instruments of punishment" became widespread from the 11th century onwards and served to carry out punishments of honor. The pillory, where the convicted were publicly paraded and exposed to the scorn of their fellow citizens, also served as an outward symbol of jurisdiction for the towns.

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Koonga

September 14, 2023

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There is still a pillory at the old market

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Elevation 490 m

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Friday 31 July

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17 %

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Location: Daun, Vulkaneifel, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

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