São Jorge Castle is a Moroccan-style castle occupying a hilltop overlooking the historical center of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
The fortified fortress dates back to the Middle Ages of Portuguese history and is one of the most important tourist places in Portugal, as it was the seat of the main ancient authority of Portugal for more than 400 years.
The castle is a huge main square and was originally surrounded by a wall to protect it, while the castle complex consists of the castle itself, in addition to some auxiliary buildings (including the ruins of the royal palace) and gardens, and a large square of ancient terraces.
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The best activities in São George Castle Lisbon
• Lovers of history and ancient monuments, especially those interested in the medieval era, you can see the castle of São George this castle, which is characterized by its ancient history.
• The castle is also a very ideal place for lovers of architecture and building, its old and unique design that remains hundreds of years ago deserves a close look, as well as unique inscriptions that increase its walls, antique paintings and memorials that spread within its courtyard from the distinctive things.
• When you climb to the top of São George Castle you can get a very stunning panoramic view of the wonderful city of Lisbon. Highlanders can climb a good number of steps to reach the top of the historic castle.
Opening times for São George Castle in Lisbon
The castle is available for visiting all days of the week from 9:00 am until 21:00 pm.
Prices for entry tickets
Adults 8.50 euros.
Students 5 euros.
Children under 10 years free entrance.
Sao Jorge Castle Hotels – Lisbon
Solar do Castelo is a 4-star Lisbon hotel located just 500 meters from Sao Jorge Castle in Lisbon
Summary of Arab visitor evaluation
Most of the Arab visitors gave this hotel an excellent rating, with positive comments on the level of room cleanliness and other negative comments about the breakfast and the difficulty of finding the hotel
This Lisbon hotel is one of the distinguished hotels of Portugal, one kilometer from the São George Castle in Lisbon
Summary of Arab visitor evaluation
Most of the Arab visitors gave this inn an excellent rating, with positive comments about the hotel’s staff cooperation and cleanliness, as well as the wonderful view from the hotel rooms.
São George Castle Lisbon website
