Pillar Of Shame

The Pillar of Shame is a judicial marker on the Square of Arms in Kotor Old Town, historically used as a site of public punishment during the medieval and Venet…The Pillar of Shame is a judicial marker on the Square of Arms in Kotor Old Town, historically used as a site of public punishment during the medieval and Venetian periods. The stone column stands in the main square and served as the point where convicted individuals were displayed or subjected to public censure. The pillar is a simple stone structure, unadorned in design, reflecting its functional rather than decorative purpose.

Its presence in the central square underscores the civic role of the Square of Arms. The pillar is freely accessible within the Square of Arms, the first open space visitors enter after passing through the Sea Gate. It can be viewed alongside other structures on the square, including the Clock Tower and surrounding palace facades.

No entry fee applies. Interpretive signage may be available nearby providing context on its historical function. The pillar is a small but notable element of the square's civic heritage and contributes to the layered history visible throughout the Old Town.