lapa Penthouse

Porto's Pioneering Modernists, Architects Arménio Losa & Cassiano Barbosa Leave a Lasting Legacy

One of several surviving buildings designed by pioneering Portuguese architects Arménio Losa & Cassiano Barbosa, this vacation home rental in Porto is a well-preserved example of the modernist movement that took root in the city in the 1930s.

An influential figure in urban planning, Losa began working with architect Barbosa in a decades-long partnership that lasted until the 1960s, with the pair designing some of the most significant works in Porto and neighboring areas, leaving a vast legacy in modernism.

Located just north of the downtown area, this penthouse apartment is perched three stories up (with no elevator) and is an expansive, light filled space with interiors that have been harmoniously redesigned by the owners.

The duplex entry is a spacious and bright open-plan space with a sitting room and dining area with a fully equipped galley style kitchen and two double bedrooms, each with private balconies and views of the streets. On the second floor are three additional double bedrooms one bathroom, and two large rooftop terraces. It's the ideal spot to take catch the sunset with a sip of port and take in the beautiful city vistas.

PORTO

Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site the city of Porto is rich in Medieval history and the apartment is centrally located just a fifteen-minute walk to downtown and all the best the city has to offer.

It's a short walk to the famous Santa Catarina street for shopping, traditional Fado music and the acclaimed Cafe Majestic along with Batalha Square where most of the city's important cultural events and shows take place.

Be sure to visit the old town of Ribeira which overlooks the Doura River and valley. And while in the city that created Port wine, enjoy the many cellars wine tours offered.

Connecting to all metro lines, the A São Bento station isthe best stop for all the famous nearby sites including Praça da Batalha, Sé Catedral, Cinema da Batalha, National Theatre, Mercado do Bolhão, Torre dos Clérigos and Praça dos Aliados.

 
LOCATION

Porto, Portugal. Nearest Airport: Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport
 

BEST TIME TO VISIT: Spring through Fall