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Convento de Santa Cruz do Buçaco
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paulandc0
Sintra, Portugal1,462 contributions
A few interesting paintings.
Feb. 2020 • Couples
The Palacio and the forest are beautiful, but the Convento situated alongside the Palacio is a bit disappointing. It does not convey the same feeling of peace and serenity as the Convento dos Capuchos in Sintra.
A few interesting paintings however. If you have 30 mn to spare while there, you might as well go. It won't ruin you and you will have no regrets.
Written 12 February 2020
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Erika Oosthuysen
Cape Town Central, South Africa5 contributions
Incredible ancient forests
Sep. 2019
Filled with hidden walkways and ancient stone paths, the forests, first planted by monks long, long ago, are well worth a visit. The train from Coimbra goes once a day only, and returns too shortly afterward to allow time for a visit, so be took an Uber to the forest, spend a beautiful morning, and then walked back into town and took the(much cheaper) train back. A lovely day trip. The cafteteria at the Convent is well stocked.
Written 12 February 2020
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Miguel S
Almada, Portugal81 contributions
One can still see the outside
Aug. 2019
At present, August 2019, the onvent is being restaured so one cannot go inside and visit. However pretty pictures can still be taken form the outside.
Written 19 August 2019
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Tobias L
Dublin, Ireland249 contributions
Wellington stayed in this very convent in 1810
Apr. 2019 • Solo
This is such a wonderful building The mosaic facade and you can get to feel its vibes. The famous battle of Bucaco Sept 1810. How could I not see this.It will also feature in my next book.
Written 5 May 2019
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helenart2016
Loughborough, UK64 contributions
Lavish religious history
Jan. 2018
This is a charming place to visit if you are already planning to visit Busaco, and if you have an interest in the history of religion, and the beauty of religious artefacts. The chapels are attentively decorated, and tell a good deal of the spirit of the artist, and the attitude of the religious devotees who lived here. It's also interesting to see how cork is used in the decoration of the woodwork
Written 5 March 2018
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Julianne H
State College178 contributions
Lovely area!
Sep. 2017 • Friends
We found the Convento small, but interesting. The attached hotel has lovely gardens and is pleasant to see. (We did not stay there). Our guide told us interesting things that may the visit more enjoyable--so read a guidebook or have a guide to get more out of the area.
Written 20 December 2017
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Joe L
Blairstown, NJ501 contributions
beautiful
Oct. 2017 • Friends
The statues and the carvings are spectacular and every time you turn around there is another beautiful photo opportunity.
Written 24 October 2017
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emmagta
Manarola, Italy467 contributions
City of churches
May 2017 • Family
Convento de Santa Cruz do Bucaco is yet another jewel in the crown of churches in the city of Coimbra.
Written 28 July 2017
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Pompeu G
Crawley, UK109 contributions
Romantic walk
Jun. 2017
Hi my friends
I just been at this place on school visit.
This time I visit with my love.
It is a small convent but lovely to watch because have on the back the Buçaco hotel and my god lovely gardens around.
I will come back for the Hotel on a romantic stay.
Written 16 June 2017
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Mike E
Birkenhead, UK59 contributions
Simply Beautiful
May 2017 • Family
Fantastic visit to the convent, interesting and set in beautiful gardens and good access to paths into forest. Also next to a beautiful ornate hotel.
Written 29 May 2017
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