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St George's Castle
CultureVisit: ~90 min
Medieval fortress on the highest hill of Lisbon's historic centre, next to the Alfama district. Its origin is an 11th-century Muslim fortification; after the Christian conquest of 1147 it became a royal palace and later a barracks. You can walk along the walls and towers, there are archaeological remains inside, and from the terraces you can see the Baixa, the Tagus and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at St George's Castle: 3 missions
- Walk the ramparts and climb a towerWalk along the wall-walk of the ramparts and climb one of the towers to see the castle from above and the city at your feet.
- Find the view of the Baixa and the TagusLean out over the castle terraces and spot the grid of the Baixa, the River Tagus and the 25 de Abril Bridge.
- See the archaeological remains within the wallsLook at the excavations inside the enclosure, where remains from different periods have been found, from the Iron Age to the Islamic occupation.
Near St George's Castle
Miradouro das Portas do Sol379 m awayMiradouro de Santa Luzia383 m awayLisbon Cathedral (Sé)466 m awayA Ginjinha485 m awayPraça D. Pedro IV (Rossio)506 m awayChurch of São Vicente de Fora514 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for St George's Castle?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
What is there to do at St George's Castle?
Walk the ramparts and climb a tower, Find the view of the Baixa and the Tagus and See the archaeological remains within the walls.
What is there to see near St George's Castle?
Miradouro das Portas do Sol (379 m), Miradouro de Santa Luzia (383 m) and Lisbon Cathedral (Sé) (466 m).
Source: Wikipedia