- Located in the midst of the Sintra Hills, the Convent of the Capuchos contrasts with the imposing and exuberant buildings prevailing elsewhere in Sintra.
- The Convent of the Friars Minor Capuchin, popularly known as the Convent of the Capuchos (Portuguese: Convento dos Capuchos)...
- For this option, you could catch the 435 bus from Sintra train station (€3.75 single) to the Palácio de Monserrate and then hike to Convento dos Capuchos.
- Nestled in the Sintra Hills, Convento dos Capuchos, also known as the Capuchin Monastery, stands as a testament to simplicity and harmony with nature.
- Located 7km (4.5 miles) west of the center of Sintra, the Capuchos Convent can’t be reached by public transportation.
- The easiest way to reach the Convent of the Capuchos is by car or tuk tuk from the center of Sintra.
- As the thrilling exploration of Sintra’s historical sites continues, the next step on the Sintra Pena Palace and Convent of the Capuchos tour takes you to the exciting...
- Today, the Capuchos Convent forms an integral part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra and has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 1995.
- Discover one of the calmest and most contemplative convents in the Sintra hills and Lisbon region. The Convent dos Capuchos awaits you.
- Capuchos Convent, also known as Convento dos Capuchos, is a historic monastery located in Sintra, Lisbon, Portugal.
- Founded in 1560, the Convent of the Capuchos is a monastic complex in the native forest of Sintra.
- Originally built in 1560, the austere Capuchos Convent, hidden in the forests of Serra de Sintra National Park...
- 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...
