ABOUT US

Located in the historic center of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Gran Cruz Apartments pay homage to tradition through the renovation and combining of two old buildings. The façade, with its distinctive and original elements, was preserved during the renovation, as well as the door frames, thresholds, granite parapets and balconies decorated with iron railings. The pink hue of the exteiror is characteristic of the buildings in this historic area and an essential element in the story of the development of this bank of the Douro River. 

Port wine and the Porto Cruz brand are the protagonists of this space. Occupying a central place is the figure of the Woman in Black, a brand icon that has existed for almost four decades and is a tribute to the color and mystery of the Portuguese spirit. 

In the lobby, artist Tâmara Alves' mural is a reinterpretation of the enigmatic Woman in Black. The woman, with her face shrouded in mystery, is portrayed embracing a bouquet of flowers, representing the harmony between tradition and innovation. The building's stained-glass window was also created by the artist - its flower an allusion to the one featured in the mural in the lobby. Each apartment features a series of images by Portuguese photographer João Bernardino. Through his characteristic gaze, these black and white images portray the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, as well as the figure of the Woman in Black. Introspective and mysterious, they contrast with the tones of the building's own décor and the city visible through the windows.