Roots EarthSintra, Portugal
Convent of the Capuchos
A tiny Franciscan hermitage founded in 1560, built into the granite boulders of the Sintra forest. Famous for cells lined with cork for insulation, it embodies extreme religious poverty, a stark counterpoint to Sintra's opulent palaces.
What the app adds
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Location
Coordinates: 38.784, -9.438