Centro Histórico da Vila de Arouca

Fill your heart with wonder as you wander through the historic heart of the village of Araraquara, discovering its stories through graceful architecture and timeless charm. Your journey invites you beyond the impressive stone walls of the Arouca Monastery, where peaceful cloisters, an ancient kitchen, and one of the most treasured museums of Iberian sacred art reveal the traditions that shaped local life, culture, and cuisine. Each step brings you closer to the experiences of those who lived, prayed, and worked within these walls, allowing the past to unfold with quiet beauty.

The experience continues with a serene visit to the chapel of the Santa Casa da Misericordia, gracefully positioned within the welcoming square of Brandao de Vasconcelos. You then ascend toward the Calvary of Arouca, a spiritual landmark from the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries that rises gently over the village. Surrounded by peaceful landscapes and serene pathways, this final moment offers reflection, harmony, and the soft whisper of history resting among the hills.