A small house in the garden of Capuchos Convent, Sintra, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal
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2-371-051 - Samuel Magal/Sites & Photos/Heritage Images
A small house in the garden of Capuchos Convent, Sintra, Portugal, 2009. Founded in 1560 by the son of the governor of India, this convent is located on a hilltop and was carved by hand out of a huge granite rock. It is also known as the Cork Convent because the tiny cells are lined with cork. The monks lived here up until 1834 when it was abandoned.
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Creator
- Samuel Magal, attributed to: : Photographer, head researcher and archivist of Sites and Photos
Geographic Hierarchy
World Europe Portugal Lisboa Sintra
- 38 48 03 N , 009 22 42 W
- 39 30 00 N , 008 00 00 W
Category Hierarchy
Locations & Buildings Places of Worship
Religion & Belief Christianity
Locations & Buildings Parks & Gardens
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3413x5120
File Size : 51,195kb
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- R160420012
- 0740001869
- 2-371-051
- 2371051
- R160420012
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