• 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.
  • Convent of the capuchos sintra - Convent of the Capuchos - European Heritage Awards Europa Nostra Awards, The hidden gem in Sintra; Discover...
  • The Capuchos Convent forms part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, classified by UNESCO as World Heritage since 1995.
  • Discover Convent of the Capuchos in Colares, Portugal: The verdant mossy ruins of a Franciscan monastery lie in the remote Sintra hills awaiting exploration.
  • The Capuchos Convent became part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra World Heritage Site, classified by UNESCO in 1995.
  • Built in the middle of cliffs and vegetation, this Convent is also known as convent of Santa Cruz da Serra or Cork. ... Monuments near Convento dos Capuchos.
  • The Convent of the Frairs Minor Capuchin, popularly known as the Convent of the Capuchos, but officially the Convento de Santa Cruz da Serra da Sintra...
  • Like many of the sights in Sintra, the Capuchos Convent is a lot of walking. There are lots of tight little stairs, slippery outdoor areas, and steep hills.
  • The Capuchos Convent, also known as the Cork Convent or the Convent of the Holy Cross of the Sintra Hills, was built in 1560.