Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Breathtaking views over the city
- One of Lisbon's most notable attractions
Time required: 80 minutes
Phone: +351 21 880 0620
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Mar - Oct: | 9am - 9pm |
| Nov - Feb: | 9am - 6pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | 7 € |
| Under 10: | Free |
Public transport:
- Tram Line 28: Largo Das Portas Do Sol stop
Address: Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisbon
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Things you need to know:
- St. George's Castle is an imaginatively reconstructed fortress on top of the Alfama hill. Little of the original structure remained
- The original castle dates back to Moorish times (10th century) when it served as a royal residence
- King Afonso Henriques, Portugal's first king, seized the fort from the Moors in 1147 with the help of northern European crusaders traveling to the Holy land
- After the Anglo-Portuguese Treaty of 1373 was singed the castle was dedicated to England's patron saint, St. George
- It served as the Portuguese Royal palace unitl 1511 when the royal court moved to a new palace on Comércio Square (destroyed in the great earthquake of 1755)
- St. George's castle was neglected and fell in despair. It was reconstructed in 1938
- The castle provides one of the best views on Lisbon
What to do there:
- Enter the castle through the Arch of St. George
- Walk around the outer terrace for the most breathtaking views of the city
- Continue to the inner castle courtyards and climb the walls to get an amazing 360 degree view
Tips & Insights:
- Discount with Lisboa Card
