Historic Hotel of Guarda - Beira Alta (old hotel)

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Guarda > Guarda > Guarda > Judiária

History

One of the first hotels in the region, built between the 1930s and 1940s, which marked the beginning of tourist activity in Guarda.

Architecture

Original project by architect Vasco Regaleira, with typical elements of hotels of the time and renovations that enhanced its elegance, such as tiles, fresco paintings and traditional materials.

Current state

The building has been closed since 2010, which has aroused great interest and concern, being seen as an icon in a state of abandonment.

Future and reopening

There are agreements and plans for its reopening, with projects that aim to restore and transform the hotel into a prestigious establishment, a source of pride for the city.

Cultural significance

Considered a symbol of Guarda and Beira Alta, it is a point of interest for those who want to know the history and evolution of tourism in the region.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt