{"id":46312,"date":"2023-01-31T12:01:54","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T12:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lisbonsightsailing.com\/pontos-de-interesse\/castle-of-sao-jorge\/"},"modified":"2026-02-23T17:45:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T17:45:25","slug":"castle-of-sao-jorge","status":"publish","type":"vistas","link":"https:\/\/wpml.lisbonsightsailing.com\/en\/vistas\/castle-of-sao-jorge\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00e3o Jorge Castle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The S\u00e3o Jorge Castle is one of the most emblematic monuments in Lisbon, located on the hill of S. Jorge, in the center of the city. With a rich and fascinating history, the castle is a major tourist spot and cultural attraction for visitors from all over the world.<\/p>\n\n

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View from the S\u00e3o Jorge Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Cultural and tourist importance of S\u00e3o Jorge Castle in Lisbon<\/h2>\n\n

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Integrated into the cultural offering of the Portuguese capital, it is part of the mandatory itinerary for anyone who wants to learn about the history and origins of the city.<\/p>\n\n

The oldest fortification on the site dates from the 2nd century BC, although traces have been found here from the 6th century BC. Archeology has made it possible to discover traces of Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans and Muslims, proving constant human occupation since ancient times.<\/p>\n\n

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 city from the Moors.<\/p>\n\n

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The walls of the S\u00e3o Jorge Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Its most important period was between the 13th and 16th centuries. The castle was the setting for King Manuel I’s reception of Vasco da Gama<\/a> after his discovery of the sea route to India. With the 1755 earthquake and the relocation of the royal residence to the riverside area of the city, the castle fell into serious decline and disrepair. It was declared a National Monument in 1910 and restoration work began that year. In 1990, it was renovated again and is now one of the most visited places in the city.<\/p>\n\n

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Relationship with other tourist attractions<\/h3>\n\n

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A visit to the castle can easily be combined with other historical sites in the surrounding area:<\/p>\n\n