Castle of São Jorge

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The Castelo de São Jorge (St George’s Castle) looks down over Lisbon from São Jorge hill and is a Moorish castle which has been used as a defensive structure for the city since the 10th century. It was the home of Portuguese kings and queens until the completion of the more elaborate Ribeira Palace and became a military fortress until it was badly damaged in the 1755 Lisbon earthquake. In the 20th century, parts of the site were restored and today visitors can see the reconstructed battlements and ruins of the original buildings.

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General information

opening hours

Open daily; closed on May 1. In the summer season it is open daily 9:00 am–9:00 pm, with last admission at 8:30 pm; access to the wall-walks and towers may close to the public between 6:00 pm and 9:00 pm depending on daylight. In the winter season it is open daily 9:00 am–6:00 pm, with last admission at 5:30 pm; access to the wall-walks and towers closes at 5:30 pm. The museum follows the same opening hours as the monument. Camera Obscura / Periscope: access only with guided tour; tours usually run from 11:00 am, with closing times from 1:00 pm in winter up to 4:00 pm in the peak season; subject to weather conditions. The archaeological site can only be visited as part of the general guided tour “Discovering the Castle”.

address

São Jorge Castle
R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo
1100-129 Lisbon
Portugal

website

Official site: https://www.castelodesaojorge.pt

tickets

Individual tickets: adult €17.00; youth (13–25) €8.50; seniors (65+) €14.00; persons with specific needs €12.00; culture professionals €12.00; CML employees €13.00; cooperation protocols €13.00. Free: children up to 12 years; Lisboa Card – adult; assistant to person with specific needs; several professional and association categories with proof. Group tickets: tour operator €17.00 per person; school groups (with school credential) €1.50 per student; school groups with students up to 12 years free. Private/group guided tours (booked in advance): additional €4.50 per person, entrance ticket not included; other scheduled guided tours and Camera Obscura included in the entrance ticket.

how to get there

The easiest way to get to São Jorge Castle is via tram to Miradouro Santa Luzia (line 28) or via bus to Castelo (line 737).

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