Castelo de Sao Jorge
Address: Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, Lisbon, Portugal 1100-129
Phone: +351 218 800 620
Opening Hours: 9am to 9pm from March to October, 9am to 6pm from November to February
Admission Price: 7.00 euros. Concessions available.
The Castelo de Sao Jorge in Lisbon is one of the city’s most important and most visited monuments. It can be seen from all over the city and is one of the top sightseeing spots in Lisbon.
Dating back to the 5th century, the Castelo de Sao Jorge is a dominant feature of Lisbon’s skyline and an important historical site. Both Moors and Christians used the Castelo de Sao Jorge to defend Lisbon against invaders for hundreds of years.
Today the castle complex is better known as a great place to watch the sunset. It is also a fun place to climb the ramparts and see the city from above. The views over Lisbon are stunning, and make for great photo opportunities.
To get to the Castelo de Sao Jorge, you can walk up the steep hill from Rossio. Alternately, you can take tram 28, tram 12, or bus 37 to get there.