Former guest house for pilgrims from Santiago, founded by João Paes “the old man” in 1468 and restored in the 16th century. The façade is the result of a 16th-century reconstruction, with the Manueline-cut windows and the inscription, transcribed from the original, being visible, with the coat of arms and the niche over the door dating from the 17th century. Also from the 16th century is the inner courtyard, which is accessed through three very wide and depressed arches with a chamfered edge. It currently houses the Interpretive Center of the Portuguese Coastal Path.

Located on Rua do Hospital Velho close to Praça da República, this Manueline building, which initially functioned as a shelter for pilgrims from Santiago de Compostela, dates back to the early 15th century and was remodeled over the next two centuries.
It has a two-story rectangular plan with a three-pitched roof. Initially, it functioned as a shelter for pilgrims from Santiago. It currently houses the Interpretive Center of the Portuguese Coastal Path.

Source: http://www.cm-viana-castelo.pt/pt/percursos-culturais