Audio Guide Convent of the Capuchins

Audio guide Convent of the Capuchins in English
In this audio guide, Emily Thompson takes you through Convent of the Capuchins telling the story as you walk. In your accent, no need to read signs — just let your eyes take in what's in front of you.
What you'll hear inside Convent of the Capuchins:
- 1Chapel of Saint Anthony
The Chapel of Santo António is the oldest surviving structure within Convento dos Capuchos in Sintra, located on the outer edge of the monastic complex.
- 2Chapel of the Lord of the Steps
Located within Convento dos Capuchos in Sintra, the Capilla del Señor de los Pasos—also known as the Capilla de la Pasión—is a small chapel dedicated to depicting Christ's journey to Calvary.
- 3Chapel of the Crucified Lord (Ecce Homo)
The Chapel of Senhor Crucificado, also known as the Ecce Homo Hermitage, is a small devotional chapel situated in the grounds surrounding Convento dos Capuchos.
- 4House of the Chapter
The Casa do Capítulo is a room within the Convento dos Capuchos in Sintra, distinguished by its walls and door lined with cork—the defining material of the entire complex's construction and décor.
- 5Terreiro das Cruzes (Terraza de las Cruces)
Terreiro das Cruzes serves as the natural gateway to Convento dos Capuchos, where visitors and pilgrims were once greeted by a cluster of stone crosses, their bases softened by moss.
- 6Terreiro do Fonte (Terraza de la Fuente)
The Terreiro do Fonte is a courtyard within the convent complex, accessed from inside the cloister near the Capitular Hall.
- 7Tank Courtyard
The Patio do Tanque is an interior courtyard within the Convento dos Capuchos, centred on a prominent fountain that organises this open space within the austere convent complex.
- 8Fray Honório's Grotto
Fray Honório's Grotto is a natural rocky cavern set at the highest point of Convento dos Capuchos.
- 9Refectory
The Refectory is the convent's dining hall, dominated by a massive stone slab that served as the monks' table.
- 10Library
The library at Convento dos Capuchos served the eight Franciscan friars who lived in this monastic community.
- 11Monks' Cells
The friars' cells form the most private section of Convento dos Capuchos, a space reserved exclusively for the resident monks.
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