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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.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Erika Oosthuysen wrote a review Feb. 2020
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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.…
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Date of experience: September 2019
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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.
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Date of experience: August 2019
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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.
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Date of experience: April 2019
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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…
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Date of experience: January 2018
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