Church of Santa Clara is on top of Gala side on Douro River. Due to renovation processes, it has been closed and will last for year on completion. Nonetheless it is still nice to stroll around and take photos on top of the river.

Wonderful church, a bit less known and visited than the main ones in Porto, but still spectacular! The only thing a bit stressing was actually to find it, as it is quite hidden among other buildings. There were ongoing works that are supposed to last...More

*Attention* The Santa Clara church is not the one on some of the pictures - this octagon-like house above the Duoro is Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar Coming from the Bathala tram station, cross the little park opposite of the street, right (west) of the...More

Unfortunately the church is close with no reason when we was there so we just walk around and enjoy the stunning view and have a different view on Porto riviera . If you are in Gaia side, this shouldn't miss .

This Igreja is well worth visiting and enjoying at leisure, since it is so stylish and well-proportioned, albeit on a large scale.The roof tiling is very attractive and the entire building rewards the casual photographer with wonderful photos.

A very big and beautiful church on the hill. Good location for a sunset shooting. Also very beautiful at night.

The monastery is on a hill, and the city of Porto is wonderful see from there. We visited the monastery with a guide that explained a great deal in detail to us. I also climbed on the roof where I saw again a wonderful view...More