The image displays the Monastery of Serra do Pilar in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, during dusk or early night

The image displays the Monastery of Serra do Pilar in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, during dusk or early night. The scene is dominated by illuminated stone architecture. The upper portion features a large, cylindrical, light-colored building with ornate detailing and several brightly lit rectangular windows, one showing a grid pattern. To its left, a square, multi-tiered stone bell tower with arched belfry openings and a domed top crowned by a cross is visible, also illuminated. A smaller, gabled building with a red-tiled roof connects the main circular structure to the bell tower. Below these, a substantial multi-level stone structure with numerous deep, arched alcoves forms a prominent base. These alcoves are warmly illuminated, revealing rugged rock surfaces and some vegetation within. On the uppermost level of this stone structure, a wide platform with a dark metal railing is populated by approximately 20-30 individuals. These people are standing, singly or in small groups, appearing to observe the surroundings. The ambient lighting is artificial, casting warm, yellow-orange hues across the stone work, contrasting with the darkening sky.