- The Capuchos Convent was built in 1560 and stands out from the rest of Sintra's attractions for its simplicity, as well as its involvement with nature.
- 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 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...
- The Capuchos Convent is one of many examples of 16th century Pietistic religiosity in Portugal, and became known for its minimalist construction.
- The hidden gem in Sintra; Discover Convent of the Capuchos Convent of capuchos By Discover Portugal.
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- 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...
- Convent of the Capuchos, Sintra, Portugal. Courtyard of the crosses, leading into the Convent, containing three crosses representing Golgotha.
- The Capuchos Convent – known in Portugal as the Convento dos Capuchos, is a popular destination for any tourist visiting the historical town of Sintra.