Convento de Santa Cruz do Buçaco, 17th-century Carmelite convent in Luso, Portugal.
The convent features white quartz walls with coal tar inlay, cork ceilings, and cobblestone walls throughout its corridors and chambers.
Construction began in 1628 when Barefoot Carmelites received land from the Bishop of Coimbra and built a five-kilometer wall around the property.
Religious artworks within the church include a nativity scene by Machada de Castro and Italian sculptures depicting biblical characters.
Located within the Buçaco Forest, the convent maintains eleven separate shrines connected by walking paths designed for meditation purposes.
The Duke of Wellington selected this convent as his resting place following his victory at the Battle of Bussaco in 1810.
Location: Luso
Part of: Buçaco Forest
GPS coordinates: 40.37611,-8.37139
Latest update: March 7, 2025 19:04
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