In the heart of the area declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in December 1996 lies the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar, the "Library of Gaia," with its fascinating church …

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The Monastery of Serra do Pilar is a former monastery in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, on the other side of the Douro River from Porto. The monastery is located on a hill with a nice view of the Dom Luís I Bridge and the historic center of Porto.

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Elevation 140 m

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

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