While we could only view it from the outside, the facade and the surroundings are eye candy. Good by both day and night. Lovely for clicks, views and taking in the beauty of the area.

UNESCO and Portugal national heritage, history going back to 16 century. Great views from walls and fortifications, seeing downtown over the river. It is practical to connect visit of monastery with s

Our tour guide took us across the Douro River and up above the town of Gaia to the Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar. Unfortunately the chapel was closed but we weren’t disappointed because the view of the r