Santa Clara Hotel Heritage

Photographer

Joao Morgado

Category

Architecture Photography - Heritage

Company

Joao Morgado Architecture Photography

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2025

Country / Region

Portugal

This photograph captures the quiet elegance of the Santa Clara Hotel in Vila do Conde, where heritage and contemporary design meet. The warm glow of natural light accentuates the vaulted brick ceilings and massive stone arches, revealing the texture and depth of the historic space. The carefully curated interior—soft furnishings, crisp table settings, and the presence of olive trees—adds a sense of warmth and intimacy without overpowering the architectural essence. A moment of stillness, where history is not just preserved but lived.

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