Monastery of Serra do Pilar
The Monastery of Serra do Pilar was a monastery in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, on the other side of the Douro River from Porto, overlooking the Dom Luís I Bridge. It 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 |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iv |
| Designated | 1996 |
| Part of | Historic Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar |
| Reference no. | 755 |
Portuguese National Monument | |
| Type | Religious |
| Designated | 1910 |
  Location of Monastery of Serra do Pilar in Portugal | |
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