Apartment Marques da Silva

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7 guests
1 bedroom
6 beds
2 bathrooms

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Historical building where once lived Porto’s most influential architect.
Marques da Silva defined Avenida dos Aliados and was the author of some of the most important monuments of the city: Estação de São Bento, Teatro São João or Casa de Serralves.
The great architect lived in the area now occupied by this apartment, in the beginning of the last century.
The wide and sunny balcony is facing Porto's ex-libris - Torre dos Clérigos - and stands out in the same street of Livraria Lello.

The space
The apartment has two complete bathrooms (one in the suite, one in the living area), an open and fully equipped kitchen with a natural vertical garden, two balconies (one turned to the west in the suite, one turned to the south, in the living room).
Around 100 m2 of total area. Extra windows for temperature and sound protection.

The historical building Quatro Estações shows the 4 seasons magnificently sculptured in the façade. Was designed in the the early 20th century by Marques da Silva, one of Porto's most influential architects, also author of Teatro São João, Casa de Serralves and Estação de São Bento (recently included in the 10 most beautiful railway stations in the world).
The website of Marques da Silva Foundation (FIMS) informs that the architect lived in this building one hundred years ago, in the area now ocuppied by the this apartment.

The building has two elevators, and there is a public car parking in the street.

About the extra-beds:

Besides the couple bed (2m per 1.60 large), which is permanent in the apartment, there are 3 single beds (2m per 90 large) that can be used, that are stored in another place in the same floor.
When the extra-beds are not needed (in the case of a couple), there will be no extra-beds in the apartment.
When needed, it's possible to do different arrangements: 1 or even 2 single beds (besides the couple bed) in the suite, the others in different places of the living area. It's also possible to put all the others in the living area.
The sofa complements the couple bed and the 3 single beds, turning suitable for 6 persons in the conditions described above.

Where you'll sleep

Bedroom

1 double bed

Common space

4 single beds, 1 sofa

What this place offers

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Wifi

Dedicated workspace

Lift

Cot

Hair dryer

Long-term stays allowed

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Where you’ll be

Porto, Portugal

The building is in the exact center of Porto. You have as neighbours Lello Bookshop (voted as the third most beautiful bookshop in the world) and Clérigos Tower (the ex-libris of Porto).
This is the most dynamic area of downtown, with some of the best restaurants and bars around. At the weekends, in the evening, all the streets in this city block are pedestrian. There are regularly urban markets and performances of art.

Hosted by Luís

Joined in March 2016
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Hi! I am Luís, i studied philosophy at Universidade do Porto and run nowadays a beautiful Yoga studio in downtown. I organize an international series of improvised music and explore twelve apartments, including 3 apartments listed in the world's best interiors by architecture and design magazine De Zeen, and one winner of Prémio João Almada, Porto's prize for best rehabilitation. I am an enthusiast of creative plant-based food and will do my best to give you a nice stay!

Hi! I am Luís, i studied philosophy at Universidade do Porto and run nowadays a beautiful Yoga studio in downtown. I organize an international series of improvised music and explor…

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