Monastery of Serra do Pilar
The Monastery of Serra do Pilar is a former monastery located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, on the opposite side of the Douro River from Porto. The monastery is situated on an outcrop overlooking the Dom Luís I Bridge and the historic centre of Porto. Together with these locations, the monastery was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The monastery is notable for its church and cloister, both of which are circular.
| Monastery of Serra do Pilar | |
|---|---|
| Native name Portuguese: Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar | |
West entrance to the monastery's church | |
| Type | Monastery |
| Location | Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal |
| Coordinates | 41°8′18″N 8°36′27″W |
| Built | 1672 |
| Architectural style(s) | Renaissance; Mannerist |
| Criteria | Cultural: (iv) |
| Designated | 1996 (20th session) |
| Part of | Historic Centre of Porto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar |
| Reference no. | 755 |
| Type | Non-movable |
| Criteria | National Monument |
| Designated | 16 June 1910 |
| Reference no. | IPA.00005358 |
Location of Monastery of Serra do Pilar in Portugal | |
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