- Unlike all the other monuments I visited in Sintra, the Convent of the Capuchos is (by far) the most difficult in terms of access.
- 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...
- Convento dos Capuchos. The Cork Convent is so old, it’s almost become part of the landscape. ... 02 Convento dos Capuchos Sintra DSC06455 Puzzle.
- Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information. Documents Convent of the Capuchos. ... Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
- Today, the Capuchos Convent forms an integral part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra and has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 1995.
- Convent of the Capuchos, Sintra, Portugal. Courtyard of the crosses, leading into the Convent, containing three crosses representing Golgotha.
- Do this because...lived in the convent, so that it survived the gradual deforestation of the Sintra hills.
- Explore the Convent of the Capuchos, a Franciscan convent built in direct contact with
- Discover what is also known as the "Cork Convent"
- 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 became part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra World Heritage Site, classified by UNESCO in 1995.[6].