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Parques De Sintra Convento Dos Capuchos
Points of Interest

Convent of the Capuchos

Convento Dos Capuchos Portaria 2020©PSML José Marques Silva

The door on the left of the Porch is topped by a skull over two crossed bones. This represents symbolic death to the life monks are leaving behind, and their rebirth in a new spiritual life within the convent.