Castelo de S. Jorge

"São Jorge Castle is one of Lisbon's most emblematic monuments, located on the city's highest hill. The oldest known fortification at the site dates back to the 17th century. II BC, although traces found here date back to the 17th century. VI BC Archeology has also made it possible to discover traces of Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and Muslims, proving constant human occupation since ancient times. The castle itself was founded in the 10th and 11th centuries, when Lisbon was an important Muslim port city. In 1147, the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, conquered the castle and the city from the Moors. Between the century. XIII and the century. XVI had its most important period. In the century. XVI, it was in the castle that King D. Manuel I received Vasco da Gama after his sea voyage to India and that the first Portuguese theater play, written by Gil Vicente, was performed, on the occasion of the birth of King D. João III. Declared a National Monument in 1910, it underwent major restoration work during the 19th century. XX, which gave it its current appearance. It is one of the most important places in the city and a leisure space very popular with the population of the surrounding neighborhoods. It can be said that it has the best view of the city and the Tagus River. Inside, the museum center stands out, where you can see the history of Lisbon, and the Ulisses Tower. The city's legendary founder gives its name to the castle's ancient Torre do Tombo where a periscope allows you to observe the city in 360º in real time."

"I would highly recommend a trip to the San Jorge Castle, just make sure you purchase your ticket in advance and you can walk right in. Otherwise, the queues can be huge! It never feels overly crowded once inside though. You can walk all along the castle walls and inside, there will be traditional sword fighting and games going on in the ground, and you will see peacocks just walking about freely! What's more, you will be greeted by great views over the city."

"Perched on top of the hill where the first inhabited settlements of the city were founded is the Castle of San Giorgio. It is a monumental complex that includes buildings, ruins and gardens and thanks to its location it offers a 360 degree view of Lisbon. 👣How to get there: reachable with Tram ,line 28.Tram stop: Miradouro de Santa Luzia 🎟️Ticket cost: full price 15£-reduced price 7,50£.Free for children under 12."