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Statue of the Christ, Capuchos Convent, Sintra, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

Statue of the Christ, 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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Statue of the Christ, Capuchos Convent, Sintra, Portugal, 2009. Artist: Samuel Magal

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Statue of the Christ, 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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Album / Samuel Magal / Sites & Photos / Heritage Images

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5126 x 3418 px | 50.1 MB

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43.4 x 28.9 cm | 17.1 x 11.4 in (300 dpi)

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