Pousada
de Arraiolos - Nossa Sra. Assunção Arraiolos Alentejo Portugal
Restored sixteenth century
convent situated in a valley in Arraiolos
The starting point for the
Pousada was the restoration of a sixteenth century convent situated in
a valley in Arraiolos a city that is world-famous for its carpets.
The Pousada is an example
of the achievement of perfect harmony between the traditional and modern
concepts of Portuguese architecture and a felicitous example of adapting
the austerity of a convent to today´sstandards of comfort. A wonderful
excuse to get to know the traditional art of carpet-making.