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Vila Nova De Gaia (Santa Marinha)

View of Porto from Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

Vila Nova De Gaia (Santa Marinha)

View of Porto from Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

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View of Porto from Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

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Location: Vila Nova De Gaia (Santa Marinha), Porto, Portugal

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1. Dining on the banks of the Douro – Ribeira district loop from Sermonde

54.5km

03:41

730m

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2. Ribeira district – Pedras do Maroiço Bay loop from Câmara Gaia

38.2km

02:36

440m

450m

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3. Ribeira district – Pedras do Maroiço Bay loop from Gaia

28.4km

01:54

360m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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January 8, 2022

The Serra do Pilar Monastery is a former monastery in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, on the opposite side of the Douro River from Porto. The monastery is located on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Dom Luís I Bridge and the historic center of Porto.

Some of the photos show the spectacular view of the old town of Porto from the main square

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May 13, 2024

Very old monastery with part of it being an artillery barracks, RASP

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July 8, 2024

The monastery of Serra do Pilar or Santo Agostinho da Serra do Pilar belonged to the Order of Saint Augustine and its construction began in 1538 and continued for the following centuries, in several stages that significantly altered the initial design, it is of classical architecture due to the value and unique character of the Church and cloister, both circular and with the same size, classified as a National Monument in 1910. together with the Historic Center of Porto and the D. Luís Bridge, it became classified as a UNESCO Heritage Site in 1996

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Location: Vila Nova De Gaia (Santa Marinha), Porto, Portugal

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View of Porto from Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar

1. Dining on the banks of the Douro – Ribeira district loop from Sermonde

2. Ribeira district – Pedras do Maroiço Bay loop from Câmara Gaia

3. Ribeira district – Pedras do Maroiço Bay loop from Gaia

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