On Rua do Alecrim, one of the best-known streets of Lisbon’s old quarter, leading straight into the heart of the city, a stately 18th century building with river views has been turned into a 21st century artwork and urban haven. Alecrim 51 offers 14 residential spaces spread over five floors, with an elevator and views onto Rua do Alecrim or Rua das Flores. This offering comprises 13 apartments in diferent formats and an impressive loft with its own street access named ARCHOS, a versatile space of high vaulted ceilings and columns. The apartments have been styled in the tenor of the property’s renovation and offer a variety of choices, from studios to three bedroom units. Each apartment has its own character and is given an individual makeover, blending restored elements with a modern and functional design where everything has been carefully thought out to meet the most stringent standards of comfort and style. Rua do Alecrim has been one of the most esteemed and prestigious locations of the Portuguese capital since medieval times. Situated just outsider the ancient city walls built by King Fernando in the 14th century, it was one of the main thoroughfares leading into Lisbon. Today this is the hippest area of the city, where contemporary style and living traditions mingle. Entertainment for all tastes and ages abounds. Right on Alecrim 51’s doorstep lie fashionable restaurants and cafes, concert halls, art galleries and the widest variety of shops, bookstores, museums and theatres.