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St. George's Castle (Castelo de Sao Jorge)

Largo do Chao da Feira, Lisbon, Portugal
21 887 7244
Ranked #16 of 173 attractions in Lisbon
4.0 of 5 stars 566 Reviews
Type: Castles, Historic Sites
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset, Walking
Traveler Description: St. George’s Castle On top of the highest hill in Lisbon sits St. George’s Castle. The area is called the Alfama. The castle started out as a 5th... more »
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Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Walk up from the city and walk around to the entrance - then explore the many aspects of the castle. We liked everything about our experience here - including the wonderful food available just outside the walks of the castle More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

I liked this castle but as we were travelling with my father in law perhaps walking up was not the best idea.The castle is a bit tricky for those with walking difficulties but the views are delicious. We got the tram down to Liberty Square? The one with Rossi Metro station, tram and bus stops. We should have got it... More

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Killarney, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Excellent view over Lisbon city and Tejo river... Very well preserved with beautiful gardens More

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norwich
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

as the title states - worth it for the veiws, but not much else really. More

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Oxford UK
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

There is a bus service up to the Castelo but we decided to walk up from near the Sé (Cathedral) - it's a heck of a climb but well worth it! Tickets for the Castelo are €7 - expect to queue at the ticket office as there are only two tills. The entrance to the Castelo is another small climb... More

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Northwood
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

We took the train to get to the Castle and this in itself was fun as the streets are very narrow and twisting. The walk round the Castle walls (there is not much left of the castle unfortunately) was pleasant as were the gardens around it and the views of Lisbon were stunning. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012 NEW

A very nicely renovated castle and the best sport for a high view on the city More

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Sydney, Australia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2012 NEW

Wonderful experience, worth the 7eu entry fee for the views alone regardless of the castles historical value. Walk around the perimetre and take in the views from all directions across the Lisbon city, broader region, water areas etc. Well worth it. More

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Alexandria, Virginia, United States
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

If you're a castle buff, this one doesn't really have much, just the main walls and a ruined interior. A pleasant walk around, fabulous views across all of Lisbon, and for a real workout walk back down to center city. The tourist trap shops around the walls (that's pretty authentic, I guess) are a little short of English but the... More

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Cork, Ireland
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Even if the history of the Castle doesnt interest you, its worth it for the views alone.. More

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