- 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.
- Today, the Capuchos Convent forms an integral part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra and has held UNESCO World Heritage status since 1995.
- Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information. Documents Convent of the Capuchos. ... Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
- The Capuchos Convent is one of many examples of 16th century Pietistic religiosity in Portugal, and became known for its minimalist construction.
- Convento dos Capuchos. The Cork Convent is so old, it’s almost become part of the landscape. ... 02 Convento dos Capuchos Sintra DSC06455 Puzzle.
- The Capuchos Convent became part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra World Heritage Site, classified by UNESCO in 1995.
- Convent of the capuchos in Sintra - Portugal - Blog about interesting places. Convent of the Capuchos - Sintra - Portugal Stock Photo - Alamy.
- Visit Convent of the Capuchos monastery built into the boulders of the Sintra Mountains surrounded by forest symbolizing harmony between people and nature.
- Convento dos Capuchos. Redirect to: Convent of the Capuchos (Sintra).