Castle of Saint George

Santa Maria Maior, Portugal

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00
Admission: Ticketed
Phone: +351218800620

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The Castle of Saint George (Castelo de São Jorge) stands on a hill in the freguesia of Santa Maria Maior in Lisbon, Portugal, and is a National Monument. Human occupation of the hill dates to at least the 8th century BC, and its oldest fortifications to the 2nd century BC. Held successively by Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans and Moors, it was conquered by the Portuguese in the 1147 Siege of Lisbon. Since the 12th century it has served as a royal palace, a military barracks, and the home of the Torre do Tombo National Archive, and it is now a museum.

Type: castle, cultural heritage
Heritage: National Monument of Portugal
Place: Santa Maria Maior, Portugal

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