Perched on a hilltop overlooking Lisbon, the Castelo de Sao Jorge traces hundreds of years of Lisbon’s history. Perhaps the main attraction is the incredible view offered from the courtyard, though walking through the castle and visiting the museum are enjoyable as well.
The site dates from the 7th century BC while the castle dates from the 11th century when it was built by the Moors. Alfonso Henriques took the castle in 1147 and afterwards Portugal’s royalty lived at the site until the 16th century and it became a military garrison.
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