Established in 1933, the Guarany Café, mostly known as the musicians coffee shop. Stands out due to its special ambience, product of a compromise between the tradition, the quality of its services and the artistic spirit that has characterized its existence since the beginning. It has always been a place for entertainment, book readings and culture. Now, combining that tradition with modernity, the result is a unique space where the organization of events is also as constant.

Time passed and 70 years after its opening, there was a need for a new compromise between Guarany and the people of Porto. Today, the success of Majestic’s restoration performed in 1994 by current management is unanimously recognized. This management decided to instill into Guarany (2003) the same ideal: to restore it according to strict quality standards and return the historical places of Porto to its citizens. The renewal of Guarany Café required a commitment of tradition and quality, which are appanage of this entrepreneurial team, who provided for the restoration of tables and chairs, ceiling and wall-lamps, marbles and ornaments in steel and copper, respecting scrupulously the original space. Conveying an ideal of cultural space, two paintings by Graça Morais “The Lords of Amazonia”, acrylic paint and pastel on canvas, were highlighted. The artist captures the modus vivendi of the Guarany tribe, how they organize their daily life, the instruments they use as well as their desires and grieves. The paintings by Graça Morais are undoubtedly some of the most significant pieces in Guarany’s renovated life, which is even more open to culture.