Capuchos Convent, also called Santa Cruz or the Cork Convent, was constructed in 1560 by Dom Álvaro de Castro to fulfill a vow made by his father, Dom João de Castro, who was Viceroy of India.

The convent’s small cells, chapel, refectory, and other facilities are built into the rock and lined with cork, showcasing the modest and ascetic lifestyle of the Franciscan friars who once resided there.

Located on the Serra de Sintra, the convent is situated 9 kilometers from the center of Sintra.

The Convento dos Capuchos (Sintra) appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Sintra!

This website uses affiliate links which may earn a commission at no additional cost to you!

Nearby Attractions

• Park and Palace of Monserrate (1.8) km
  Palace and Park in Sintra
• Cruz Alta Viewpoint (3.3) km
  Religious Building and Viewing Point in Sintra
• Palácio e Quinta da Regaleira (3.9) km
  Palace in Sintra
• Pena Palace (4.1) km
  Palace in Sintra
• Castelo dos Mouros (4.3) km
  Castle in Sintra
• Sintra National Palace (4.4) km
  Palace in Sintra
• Cabo da Roca (5.3) km
  Lighthouse in Sintra
• Palácio de Queluz (16.0) km
  Palace in Sintra
• Torre de Belém (21.9) km
  Tower in Lisbon
• Mosteiro dos Jerónimos (22.3) km
  Monastery in Lisbon