To honor the heroic defenders of Minho, during the “Peninsular War”, a monument was inaugurated in Vila Nova de Cerveira on September 5, 1909. It is based on five tan iron bullets and a pyramid topped by a hexagonal star , of golden copper.
Terreiro - Praça da Liberdade
Vila Nova de Cerveira
The pyramid has, on one side, the royal silved shield and, on the other, the weapons of Vila Nova de Cerveira.
The “Memory” was built by popular subscription. The first stone was implanted on February 15, 1909. D. Manuel II reigned then. Source: https://www.cm-vncerveira.pt/
Terreiro - Praça da Liberdade Vila Nova de Cerveira