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Monastery of Serra do Pilar

16th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in PortugalChristian monasteries in PortugalFormer Christian monasteriesNational monuments in Porto DistrictRoman Catholic churches completed in 1672
Roman Catholic monasteries in PortugalRound churchesVila Nova de GaiaWorld Heritage Sites in Portugal
Iglesia Serra do Pilar, Oporto, Portugal, 2012 05 09, DD 03
Iglesia Serra do Pilar, Oporto, Portugal, 2012 05 09, DD 03

The Monastery of Serra do Pilar is a former monastery located in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, on the opposite side of the Douro River from Porto. The monastery is situated on an outcrop overlooking the Dom Luís I Bridge and the historic centre of Porto. Together with these locations, the monastery was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The monastery is notable for its church and cloister, both of which are circular.

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Monastery of Serra do Pilar
Largo de Aviz, Vila Nova de Gaia Santa Marinha (Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada)

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Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar (Mosteiro de Santo Agostinho; Mosteiro de Santo Agostinho da Serra do Pilar; Mosteiro dos Agostinhos)

Largo de Aviz
4430-329 Vila Nova de Gaia, Santa Marinha (Santa Marinha e São Pedro da Afurada)
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Iglesia Serra do Pilar, Oporto, Portugal, 2012 05 09, DD 03
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Gaia Cable Car
Gaia Cable Car

The Gaia Cable Car, or Teleférico de Gaia, is a monocable gondola lift located in Vila Nova de Gaia, across the Douro river from the Portuguese city of Porto. The upper station is located next to Jardim do Morro station of the Porto Metro, the upper level of the Dom Luís I Bridge, and the Serra do Pilar Monastery. The lower station is on the riverside promenade of Cais de Gaia, with several nearby Port wine cellars, along with restaurants, cafes and a departure point for Douro river cruises. The line was built by Doppelmayr at a cost of €12 million, and is operated by the company Telef - Transportes por Cabo e Concessões, SA. Construction commenced in March 2009, and the line entered service in April 2011. As of November 2024, the line runs every day except Christmas Day, with services starting at 10:00 and ending between 18:00 and 20:00 depending on the season. Tickets can be bought at either station or online, but Andante tickets cannot be used. The line runs roughly parallel to Gaia bank of the Douro, but there is a significant difference in height between its upper and lower stations, which are respectively some 63 metres (207 ft) and 5 metres (16 ft) above mean sea level. The line is some 562 metres (1,844 ft) long and is supported on 3 pylons. The longest span between the support towers is 396 metres (1,299 ft) and the average incline is 9.1%. There are 12 cars, each of which can carry up to 8 passengers. The line has a maximum speed of 5 metres per second (16 ft/s), but normally operates at just 2.5 metres per second (8.2 ft/s) in order to allow passengers to enjoy the views of Vila Nova de Gaia, the Douro river, and Porto. Travel time is 3 minutes 45 seconds, and the line can carry up to 850 passengers per hour.