• 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)...
  • 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. ... Convent of the Capuchos.
  • 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 Convento dos Capuchos is an intriguing Franciscan monastery set amidst the dense forests and giant granite boulders of the Serra de Sintra hills.
  • The cave-like convent of Capuchos. ... It’s a contrast to Sintra’s extravagant palaces, and part of the experience is imagining the lives of the men who lived here.
  • 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.
  • Brief Description: The Convent of the Capuchos, also known as the Cork Convent, is a unique and humble monastery located in Sintra, Portugal.
  • Nestled amongst the rolling hills of Sintra, the Pena Palace and Convent of the Capuchos stand as testament to the rich tapestry of history that weaves...
  • 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...
  • Convent of the Capuchos: Visit a corner of Sintra. ... Capuchos Convent is a Franciscan convent, being further away from the rest of Sintra's attractions.
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