Monastery of Serra do Pilar

Monastery of Serra do Pilar
Native name
Portuguese: Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
West entrance to the monastery's church
TypeMonastery
LocationVila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
Coordinates41°8′18″N 8°36′27″W / 41.13833°N 8.60750°W / 41.13833; -8.60750
Built1672
Architectural style(s)Renaissance; Mannerist
TypeCultural
Criteriaiv
Designated1996
Part ofHistoric Centre of Oporto, Luiz I Bridge and Monastery of Serra do Pilar
Reference no.755
TypeReligious
Designated1910
Monastery of Serra do Pilar is located in Portugal
Monastery of Serra do Pilar
Location of Monastery of Serra do Pilar in Portugal

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.