São Jorge Castle

São Jorge Castle (Castelo de São Jorge) is Lisbon's oldest and most prominent historic monument, a Moorish castle crowning the hilltop of the São Jorge hill in the historic Alfama district. The present fortification dates from the 11th-century Moorish occupation, though the site has been fortified since the Iron Age. Its towers and battlements offer sweeping 360-degree views over Lisbon, the Tagus River, and the sea. The castle contains the ruins of the royal palace used by Portuguese kings and is surrounded by a pleasant park with peacocks and black swans.

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• Opening HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM