2012-06-02

Monastery of Our Lady of the Abbey - Portugal


© Francisco Más, Lda

unused, bought in Braga (Portugal)

This Monastery is located in Santa Maria do Bouro, municipality of Braga.

"Between the city of Braga and Gerês mountain range, stands the Pousada Santa Maria do Bouro result of the restoration of a former Cistercian Monastery of the XII century, in a remarkable work of architect Eduardo Souto de Moura, recently awarded the Pritzker Prize 2011, the world's largest prize for architecture. Perfectly located to discover the cultural sites of the Minho region." In: Distinctive Portugal

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