• ...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...
  • While the Convent of the Capuchos is nowhere as popular as other destinations in Sintra, you should still consider booking a few days in advance.
  • 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...
  • 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...
  • Founded in 1560, the Convent of the Capuchos is a monastic complex in the native forest of Sintra. ... Convent of the Capuchos, Sintra, PORTUGAL.
  • Capuchos Convent Travel Tips
    • The ticket price does not include guided tour or audio guide.
    • The rocky terrain of the Capuchos Convent makes it unsuitable for wheelchairs and...
  • Take advantage of the search to browse through the World Heritage Centre information. Documents Convent of the Capuchos. ... Cultural Landscape of Sintra.
  • Do this because
    • Explore the Convent of the Capuchos, a Franciscan convent built in direct contact with
    • Discover what is also known as the "Cork Convent"
    ...lived in the convent, so that it survived the gradual deforestation of the Sintra hills.