Holy order. (conversion of monastery into a hotel located in Santa Maria do Bouro, Brago, Portugal)

From: The Architectural Review | Date: July 1, 1998| Author: McGuire, Penny | Copyright information

The conversion of a monastery into a hotel in Santa Maria do Bouro, Brago, Portugal, exemplifies the success of the country's program of turning ancient structures into state-run hotels. The monastery is situated on top of a small hill enclosed by the huge walls of the church. Parts of the monastery date back to the 12th century and a building set on a great stone platform dates back to the 16th century. Architect Eduardo Souto de Moura was the man behind the conversion of the monastery.

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