#curiosities | Do you know what are the 10 outstanding moments of Sao Jorge's Castle?
1. VII CENTURY BC TO VIII CENTURY | BEFORE THE CASTLE
• The first occupations
2. 11TH CENTURY | THE FOUNDATION OF THE CASTLE
• The castle and the Islamic residential area
3. 12th CENTURY | THE CONQUEST
• The passage from the Islamic world to the Christian world
4. 13TH CENTURY | REAL RESIDENCE
• The castle and the royal palace of the citadel
5. 14TH CENTURY | REAL RESIDENCE
• Torre do Tombo and the Succession Crisis
6. 15th – 16th centuries | REAL RESIDENCE
• The life of Court and the last King in the castle
7. 17th – 18th centuries | FROM ROYAL RESIDENCE TO BEDROOM
8. 18TH CENTURY | THE 1755 EARTHQUAKE
9. 19TH CENTURY | THE CASTELO MILITARY SQUARE
10. 20TH CENTURY | THE NATIONAL MONUMENT CASTLE
• The restoration works from 1938-40
The Castle
The Castle has preserved 11 towers, including the Keep, the Tower of Haver or Tombo, the Torre do Paço, the Torre da Cisterna and the Torre de São Lourenço, located halfway down the slope.
The fortification, built by the Muslims in the mid-eleventh century, was the last stronghold of defense for the elites who lived in the citadel: the Moor mayor, whose palace was nearby, and the elites of the city's administration, whose houses are still visible today. at the Archaeological Site.
At the end of the 20th century, archaeological investigations carried out in various areas contributed, in a unique way, to verifying the antiquity of the occupation on the top of the hill and confirming the inestimable historical value that founded the classification of the Castle of S. Jorge as a National Monument. by Royal Decree of 1910.
We suggest you visit the castle towards the end of the day as it is amazing to see the sunset from the castle. Write down this tip, every weekend and commemorative dates, the Castle offers a range of activities for the whole family.
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Discover the Castle | Available services
- Castle General Brochure: Available in Portuguese, Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Russian, Chinese and Japanese
- Guided Tours: Available in Portuguese, Spanish and English
- Multimedia kiosks: Multimedia kiosks
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Opening Hours
10:00 - 21:00
Closed January 1st, May 1st, December 24th, 25th, 31st.
⚠️ Attention!!!
Last entries 30 minutes before closing time.
Pets are not allowed to enter the Castle of São Jorge. An exception was made for “guide dogs” duly framed by Decree-Law no. 118/99 published in the Diário da República no. 87/1999, Series I-A of 1999-04-14.
Prices (+2,5 € Guided Tour)
Normal 10 €
Discounts
13 – 25 years 5 €
Senior > 65 years old 8.5 €
Disabled persons €8.5
Free (upon presentation of proof)
Children < 12 years old
Residents of the Municipality of Lisbon
Useful information | Available accesses
Entrance to the Castle: Rua de Santa Cruz
Parks: Portas do Sol and Chão do Loureiro
Bathrooms: 3 bathrooms | 1 people with disabilities
For people with reduced mobility: Personalized reception available
Guide dogs: welcome
Seating: Several resting points around the Castle of S.Jorge
Contacts
☎ +351 218 800 620
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