The Serra do Pilar monastery in Vila Nova de Gaia was built in the 16th and 17th centuries and has a rarity: a circular church and cloister. Its commanding position made it Wellington's headquarters during the Napoleonic wars, and it is part of the World Heritage area.
Its terrace, right above the end of the Luís I bridge's upper deck, is probably the best view of Porto: the Ribeira, the cathedral and the Clérigos tower straight ahead, with the river below.
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Checked on November 4, 2026.
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