• Unlike all the other monuments I visited in Sintra, the Convent of the Capuchos is (by far) the most difficult in terms of access.
  • ...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.
  • 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 – known in Portugal as the Convento dos Capuchos, is a popular destination for any tourist visiting the historical town of Sintra.
  • Convent of the Capuchos in Sintra: Find opening hours and directions, compare prices before booking, see photos, and read reviews.
  • ...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.
  • 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.