Convento dos Lóios, building in Évora, Évora District, Portugal
The Pousada dos Lóios is a hotel in Évora's historic center housed in a 15th-century building that was once a monastery. The property features a two-level cloister with decorated tiles, rooms in former monastic cells, an interior pool, and common areas that maintain the original layout and design.
The monastery was founded in the 15th century under King João II and served as a Cistercian convent. The earthquake of 1755 heavily damaged the building, leaving it abandoned for more than a century until it was protected as a national monument in 1922 and converted to a hotel in 1965.
The site was originally a monastery of the Lóios religious order, whose name it still carries. The building preserves its monastic character with a silent courtyard and simple spaces that reflect how the monks once lived and worked here.
The hotel is centrally located in Évora, allowing guests to reach most historic sights on foot. Rooms offer modern amenities such as air conditioning, WiFi, and bathrooms with hairdryers, while common areas including a lounge and restaurant are available for relaxation and dining.
The hotel features a rare decorative artwork: a fountain with an artichoke symbol in the cloister representing health and protection. Additionally, the walls and ceilings of the Dom João suite display colorful frescoes from the 18th century depicting scenes from the Age of Discovery.
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