- Convent of the Capuchos feels like a world away from the crowds of Sintra although it rests in the same hills along with famous palaces such as Monserrate and…
- The Capuchos Convent became part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra World Heritage Site, classified by UNESCO in 1995.[6].
- Located in the midst of the Sintra Hills, the Convent of the Capuchos contrasts with the imposing and exuberant buildings prevailing elsewhere in Sintra.
- Brief Description: The Convent of the Capuchos, also known as the Cork Convent, is a unique and humble monastery located in Sintra, Portugal.
- Today, the Capuchos Convent forms an integral part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra and has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 1995.
- Built by D. Álvaro de Castro as the fulfilment of a vow made to his father, the Convent of the Capuchos is a historic establishment.
- The Convento dos Capuchos is an intriguing Franciscan monastery set amidst the dense forests and giant granite boulders of the Serra de Sintra hills.
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- The Convent of Santa Cruz da Serra de Sintra - Convento dos Capuchos - thus emerged in a secluded and inhospitable place, whose natural conditions at the time...
- Nestled amidst the enchanting Sintra Hills in Portugal, the Convento dos Capuchos, also known as the Convent of the Capuchos, is a hidden gem that offers a...
- Founded in 1560, the Convent of the Capuchos is a monastic complex in the native forest of Sintra. ... Convent of the Capuchos, Sintra, PORTUGAL.
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