Where to Stay for Ai Weiwei

Ai Weiwei is among the most influential contemporary artists working today, known internationally for a body of work that spans sculpture, installation, photography and film, and for an art practice deeply engaged with human rights, freedom of expression and the movement of people. This exhibition brings his work to Guimarães, a UNESCO World Heritage city long recognised as one of northern Portugal's leading cultural destinations. As a major exhibition running over several weeks, it invites unhurried visits: you can take your time with each piece rather than trying to see everything in a single afternoon. Guimarães itself rewards the trip, pairing the show with a beautifully preserved medieval centre, the birthplace of Portugal's nationhood. Guimarães sits close to Braga, so our Braga apartments make a comfortable base for a day trip to see the exhibition and explore the historic city around it.