Wander through a Romanticist masterpiece perched atop Sintra's mountains
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Convent of the Capuchos: Entry Ticket
A Franciscan convent seamlessly built into nature in gorgeous Sintra
Provider:Tiqets International B.V.
Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL
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Last admission:
1 hour before closing
Smartphone tickets accepted
Instant ticket delivery
Last admission:
1 hour before closing
Instant ticket delivery
Smartphone tickets accepted
What's included
Entrance to Convent of the Capuchos
What's not included
Audio guide (available for an extra cost in English, Portuguese, and Spanish)
Important information
During the summer there may be road closures due to the elevated risk of wildfires.
- Explore a Franciscan convent built in direct contact with nature in the stunning hills of Sintra
- See how the convent was built to embody the ideals of the Order of St. Francis of Assisi and learn about their faith
- Discover why it's called the 'Cork Convent' thanks to the protective use of cork in its tiny rustic spaces
Picture yourself in a fairy tale forest surrounded by romantic stone buildings, and you might be halfway to imagining the Convent of the Capuchos.
This Franciscan convent in the heart of scenic Sintra was founded in 1560 and will make you feel like a part of nature. Walk the tiny cells and corridors, and through ancient doors. See the abundance of cork used for protection and witness life through a monk's eye. You'll get beautiful views from here over the Sintra hills, too.
| Thursday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Monday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 20:00 |
- Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
- Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.
Ratings & reviews
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3 reviews
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Jan,
Switzerland
03 Sep 2023
Excellent
Cute
Convent of the Capuchos
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Holly,
United Kingdom
26 Sep 2020
Excellent
Better than expected! Loved the whole site and how it’s been kept!
Convent of the Capuchos
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John,
United States
08 Aug 2022
Excellent
Easy and totally worth it.
Convent of the Capuchos
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