Casa da Cera da Porta da Vila

Located in the historic center of Guimarães, declared a World Heritage Site in 2001, Casa da Cera da Porta da Vila, is located at Rua Rainha D. Maria II, nº17, within the wall and only 50 meters from the most emblematic places of the city, such as the Toural, Misericórdia and Oliveira and Santiago squares. We provide our guests with a free parking spot in Camões park within a 5-minute walk of the accommodation. The space As a result of a careful and detailed recovery, this space is designed to meet today's needs, ensuring a perfect harmony between history and timeliness. Porta da Vila was the most important entrance door of the various doors of the wall that gave access to the interior of the village of Guimarães. It was the noble door through which they entered the city, received with the proper honors, the kings, the queens and other individualities. It was through the door of the village that King João I entered in 1385 in his pilgrimage to Nossa Senhora Oliveira, in gratitude for the victory achieved in the Battle of Aljubarrota. Porta da Vila and its tower were demolished in the late 18th century. Casa da Cera da Porta da Vila, whose building occupied no. 17,19 and 21 of Rua da Rainha in Guimarães, accumulated during the century XIX to the third barracks of the century XX, the commercial store functions of various household items and workshop of wax objects. The Velas and the ex-votos were produced on the top floor of the building. This space was the only testimony of an activity that was once part of the industrial panorama of Guimarães. Guest access Entry into the home is with a code provided to guests before arrival. This duplex apartment has a large living and dining room, embellished by a magnificent skylight, cable TV with international channels, W.C. service and a fully equipped kitchen (combined, plate, oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee shop, electric kettle..) and a picturesque balcony. On the lower floor, the rest area is developed with two double bedrooms, one of them with a closet and a full bathroom. Air conditioning in all spaces. Free internet access Registration Details 83332/AL