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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

September 11, 2014
April 29, 2015

The Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar is a 16th century convent just across the Dom Luís Bridge, right at the edge of Vila Nova de Gaia.
It wasn't at all impressive, but I was more interested in the views from up there...

The monastery is the most prominent attraction of the city of Vila Nova de Gaia and, it was built between 1538-1672 as a replica to the Church of Santa Maria Redonda in Rome, Italy.

But, as I said: I came here mostly for the beautiful views.

This high spot gives you a different angle view of Porto...


Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

The church

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Near Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

Buildings and palms on the cliff sides of Gaia

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Dom Luís Bridge

The Dom Luís Bridge from the monastery...

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Porto view from Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

Nice view of Porto in grey weather

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View of Porto in cloudy weather

The old city swimming in pale grey weather

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The funicular

Porto's funicular

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Porto funicular station

The lower funicular station

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