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Castelo de São Jorge

Name: Castelo de São Jorge
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Climb to Castelo de São Jorge, the Moorish citadel overlooking Lisbon. Walk the ramparts and palace ruins, visit the archaeological museum and look out across the city.

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Full description

Castelo de São Jorge crowns the highest hill in the Alfama area and is one of Lisbon's defining landmarks. Visitors walk along the old walls and towers, explore the castle grounds and palace ruins, and visit the archaeological museum, with open views across the rooftops and the river.

Reviewers highlight the history and the panoramas, and the site is large enough to take around two hours. The climb up the hill and the uneven ground make it a medium-effort visit, and it is open late into the evening.

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Address

R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal · Lisboa

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

Best time

morning, afternoon, early evening or evening

Intensity

Moderate walking

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Good to know

Book ahead for peak times
allow around two hours for the walls and grounds
wear sturdy shoes for the uphill approach and uneven stone.

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Reviews

A beautiful historic castle with breathtaking views over Lisbon! Walking through the old walls and exploring the castle grounds is a great way to experience the city’s history. The views of the rooftops, the Tagus River, and the surrounding area are truly impressive. Definitely a place worth visiting when exploring…

Vladimir Iliev

3/5

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