The fortress of Castelo de São Jorge rises above the city of Lisbon. Of Moorish origin, it was conquered by the Portuguese king Alfonso I during the Reconquista.
The fortress consists of several fortified towers, a long wall and a moat. In the middle, there are two large courts, which are used by the locals to play boules. From the castle walls, there is a wonderful view over the historic old city of Lisbon and the Tagus River. Also of interest are the excavation sites where the remains of the Moors, Romans and Phoenicians have been discovered.
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Bus line 737 and train line 27E from Pra Praça do ComércioDirections
From Pra Praça do Comércio head north towards Rua da Alfândega. Take Rua da Prata and turn right at Rua da Conceição. Turn right at R. Santo António da Sé and then à left on Largo Santo António da Sé. By the Escadinhas de São Crispim, take R. do Milagre de Santo António and turn left in R. Bartolomeu de Gusmão. Then turn left in R. de Santa Cruz do Castelo.Parking
Parking at Cal Calçada do Marquês de Tancos 18 at 550m from the CastleCoordinates
DD
38.713853, -9.133496
DMS
38°42'49.9"N 9°08'00.6"W
UTM
29S 488393 4285031
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