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In the old royal convent of the Chagas de Cristo (Christ’s Wounds)

 

The Pousada de Vila Viçosa, opened in 1996, is installed in the historical center of this Alentejo city. The Pousada is found in the old Convento Real das Chagas de Cristo (The Royal Convent of Stigmatas of Christ) ordered built by D. Jaime, the forth Duke of Bragança in the sixteenth century. D. Jaime ordered the building of this religious house to serve as Pantheon for the Ladies of the House and to welcome his daughters from his second marriage who could not decently marry.

 

Through the years some legends became associated with the Pousad, like the the mythical presence of the last mother superior, who still watches over the convent.

 

It is believed that the frescoes of the building were painted by Cecilia of the Holy Spirit, poet and painter, who worked in the convent until the date of her death in 1723.

 

Staying at the Pousada de Vila Viçosa is a trip to the furthest reaches of fantasies, we guarantee extraordinary experiences.

 

With its themed rooms, staying in this hotel is like sleeping in a museum, where for a moment guests are actors in this imaginary world.

 

From the "Teacher's Room" that was once a rite of passage of prosperity, halls lead through the old drawing room (one of the only areas in the convent where men could be present) up to the Duchess’s suite.

 

Be sure to check out the other rooms, all of which are spaces of comfort, harmony, and modernity. The Pousada de Vila Viçosa is a genuine lure for those who appreciate the best of Portuguese cuisine.

 

The fine cuisine and convent recipes will mark the experience of any who choose to eat at the Pousada’s restaurant. The D. Carlos Restaurant also offers the best wines of the region (Borba, Estremoz, Redondo, Reguengos and Évora).

 

In the bar "Sabores da Terra" (Flavors of the Earth) you will find the perfect place to snack and relax, enjoying all that the Alentejo cuisine and traditions have to offer.