Religious site
Convent of the Capuchos (Sintra)
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The Convent of the Capuchos, also known as the Cork Convent, is a humble Franciscan monastery built in 1560, nestled into the granite boulders and cork oak trees of Sintra's forest. Its tiny cells, cork-lined doors, and moss-covered walls blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Visitors wander through dim, narrow passageways and tiny chapels, experiencing the monks' austere life of solitude and prayer. The site's remote, tranquil setting offers a stark contrast to Sintra's grand palaces.
Don't miss
- Explore the tiny, cork-lined cells and chapels built into the rocks
- Walk the forested paths surrounding the convent for a sense of monastic solitude
- Notice the original 16th-century tiles and simple stone altars
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Convent of the Capuchos (Sintra)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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