Pousada do Gerês - Amares, Sta. Maria do Bouro
Between the city of Braga and the Gerês mountain range, stands the Pousada de 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.
In accordance with the monastic severity, but with a comfortable and modern decoration, this historic luxury hotel is an absolute must to discover the cultural sites of Minho.