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Capuchos Convent, Sintra
Visit this humble convent where monks lived on the most pure form of closure.
Capuchos Convent © EmigusThe Capuchos Convent, built in 1560, housed 8 monks which, above any material thing enjoyed and privileged spirituality.
At this convent, you might visit the tiny cells sculpted on the rock where the monks lived, covered by cork, the chapel, kitchen and other divisions.
Convento Dos Capuchos© EmigusAt the back of the convent you might discover the Honorio creek, where, according to the legend, a monk lived for 30 years.
More information:
Address:
Estrada dos Capuchos, Sintra
Price:
6,00€
Schedule:
1st May to 15th September: from 9.30am to 8pm.
16th September to 30th April from 10am to 6pm.Website:
www.parquesdesintra.pt
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Sintra
What to see:
- Pena Palace
- Moorish Castle
- Regaleira Palace
- Monserrate Palace
- Chalet and Garden of the countess of Edla
- Sintra National Palace
- Capuchos Convent
- Pena Park
- Blue Lagoon
- Cabo da Roca
- Queluz Palace
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