Hotel Pousada De Nossa Senhora Da Oliveira Guimaraes| Gtahotels.com

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The Hotel Pousada Nossa Senhora da Oliveira, a former manor house, is in the medieval historical centre of Guimaraes.Guimaraes, "The cradle of the Nation" is the birthplace of the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques, and was the first capital of Portugal. As befits a town of such eminence, Guimaraes has a wealth of magnificent buildings.
King Afonso Henriques was born in the impressive 10th century castle, and he established the first Portuguese court here in the 12th century.

Just below the castle, the little Romanesque Capela de Sao Miguel still celebrates mass on the king's birthday.The medieval Paco dos Duques was the residence of the royal house of Braganca in the 15th century. Extensively restored it now houses a museum and art gallery with a fine collection of portrait paintings.

The old town has some wonderful medieval buildings particularly round the Largo da Oliveira, the most impressive of which is the church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. Adjoining the church the Museum Alberto Sampaio has some beautiful exhibits including a triptych capture from the King of Castile.

Approximately 9 kms from Guimaraes is the Celtic settlement, Citania de Briteiros. This important archaeological site was occupied from 400 BC and consists of over 150 dwellings. This small Pousada Nossa Senhora da Oliveira has been furnished in keeping with the building
The Pousada has 10 rooms and 6 suites, all of which have private bathroom. This Pousada has a lift.
The intimate dining room overlooking the square serves traditional Portuguese cuisine.

LOCATION

Guimaraes Pousada is located in the medieval historical centre of Guimaraes, traditionally known as the birthplace of the Portuguese nation. This Pousada is part of the liveliness of the city, helping to reflect its century old traditions.

PROPERTY AMENITIES

* Restaurant is a beamed ceilings, spacious rooms, modern lamps keeping the original style and walls decorated with pans, plates and devices used to cook during medieval times.
* Lobby is medium sized and decorated to a medieval style.

ROOM AMENITIES

*The hotel has 10 rooms . These are sober in decoration resembling authentic medieval bedrooms, dark wood bedheads and wood framed windows with great views. All of them fully equiped.

CANCELLATION POLICY

1. No penalty for cancellations up to the defined cancellation deadline of this hotel.
2. Cancellations made within the cancellation deadline will be assessed a 1 night room rate unless cancellation policy is defined different.
3. No-shows will be assessed a 1 night room rate unless cancellation policy is defined different.
4. No cancellations on or after check-in date.

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