- The Capuchos Convent, also known as the Cork Convent or the Convent of the Holy Cross of the Sintra Hills, was built in 1560.
- The Capuchos Convent is one of many examples of 16th century Pietistic religiosity in Portugal, and became known for its minimalist construction.
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- ...dos Capuchos), but officially the Convento de Santa Cruz da Serra da Sintra (Convent of the Holy Cross of the Sintra Mountains), is a historical convent...
- Convent of the Capuchos, Sintra, Portugal. Courtyard of the crosses, leading into the Convent, containing three crosses representing Golgotha.
- Convent of the capuchos sintra - Convent of the Capuchos - European Heritage Awards Europa Nostra Awards, The hidden gem in Sintra; Discover...
- ...dos Capuchos), but officially the Convento de Santa Cruz da Serra da Sintra (Convent of the Holy Cross of the Sintra Mountains), is a historical convent...
- Unlike all the other monuments I visited in Sintra, the Convent of the Capuchos is (by far) the most difficult in terms of access.
- Sintra, Portugal. What is it. Built in 1560 by a group of monks who aspired to live a life of extreme modesty and thrift, Convent of the Capuchos is a historical...