Category: Civil Architecture > Inn
District: Braga > Guimarães > Guimarães > Centro Histórico de Guimarães e Zona de Couros
The Pousada de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira is uniquely situated in the heart of the Historic Centre of Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is immersed in the picturesque Largo da Oliveira, one of the city's most emblematic and medieval squares. Its location allows for a profound experience of Guimarães' historic atmosphere, with its cobbled streets, ancient buildings, and an environment that transports visitors back in time.
The location offers a privileged perspective on the city's oldest urban surroundings, allowing visitors to closely appreciate the traditional architecture and the tranquility that permeates this historic core, even while being at its epicentre.
This site is integrated into a network of historic buildings dating back centuries, combining the robustness of stone with the delicacy of architectural elements that tell the story of Guimarães. The Pousada occupies previously distinct buildings, such as the Casa do Arcipreste (Archpriest's House) and parts of the former Carmo Convent, which have been carefully adapted and interconnected, maintaining their original design and valuing the existing heritage.
The structure reflects Minho's civil architecture, with its solid granite walls, intricately framed windows, and inner courtyards that invite contemplation. Each corner reveals the care taken in preserving the constructive details and the rehabilitation that respected the memory of the spaces, offering an immersive experience in Guimarães' past.
The atmosphere of the Pousada de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira is one of profound serenity, despite its central location. The combination of its interiors with the view of Largo da Oliveira creates a unique atmosphere, where past and present harmoniously intertwine. Its historical character is palpable, inviting exploration of its many details, from cloisters that once belonged to a convent to nooks that evoke the stately life of bygone eras.
Visiting this place is to delve into the essence of Guimarães, experiencing the quietude and beauty of a building that has witnessed centuries of Portuguese history. Its positioning and the preservation of its original features bestow upon it invaluable worth for those seeking to feel the soul of the city.
Sources: https://www.hoteldaoliveira.com/pt/sobre-nos
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt
Coordinates DD: 41.443172,-8.292728
Coordinates DMS: 41°26'35.4"N 08°17'33.8"W
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