Capuchos Convent

About

A rustic, peaceful refuge in sintra's mystical forest, built from natural materials.

Why go

• A rare testament to a life shaped by absolute simplicity
• A place where austerity becomes beauty
• A simple and silent refuge amidst nature, full of peace and history

Must try

• Visit the bone chapel (ossuary) and catacombs

Pro tips

• Get there by car or by taxi from the center of sintra
• Visit takes 1h-1h30
• Entry costs 7€ or 11€
• Accessible via hiking trails from barragem do rio mula

Good to know

• Closed early august due to forest fire risk

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Rating

4.5 / 5 (1995 reviews)

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