History

The Gran Cruz House is located in one of the most ancient Squares of the city of Porto, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This building’s setting has been very similar since the end of the 16th century. The façade has suffered no change since 1936, even though many generations lived and passed between these walls.

In the beginning of the 20th century, this was one of the most important places for trade and storage of products such as chocolate and coffee. These produces were brought from the ex-colonies, entered the country through the Douro river and were unloaded here.

Since 1936 The façade has suffered no change,

... even through many generations lived and passed between these walls.

The transformation that Gran Cruz dreamed for this House was made real through a restoration project, that respected the history and identity of the original building. It was reborn without ever losing its traces ant its essence.