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

Largo do Chao da Feira, Lisbon, Portugal (Castelo)
+351 218 800 620
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Ranked #19 of 197 attractions in Lisbon
Type: Castles, Historic Sites
Activities: Watching sunrise/sunset, Walking
Traveller 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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Moscow
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

If you`ve ever been to any UK castle or you live in UK, i wouldn`t recommend you this place for not to be disappointed.Nothing interesting at all, except views.. In all other cases, you can try. Price is 8 EUR (overpriced for views only). There are a lot of nice places with fantastic views in old part of Lisbon and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

To get there I would sugest taking a taxi, Going down is much better than climbing Mt. Everest. The views are just fantastic, Its 360 degrees of beautiful sites. If you dont have much time to see this city then this is the place to go. We went on a Monday when the lines were small, there are student prices... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Great view of Lisbon. Wonderful sea breeze to a shaded platform around the castle. I could have lounged there all day.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

On the highest hill overlooking all of Lisbon sits this wonderful part castle and part fort. Getting up there and back down is an adventure in itself, but well worth the effort. Yes there are peacocks all around, and yes they will pose for a photo if you are lucky. If you missed the "castle" on your last trip, do... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

There are a lot of interesting things to see when you work your way up to the top of the hill to visit St George's Castle overlooking Lisbon. We were unfortunate with our October day when it rained seriously. Somewhere to return to in better weather.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Going up is hard work but the odd look over your shoulder will spur you on to the heights of this place. As well as seeing a well preserved and presented castle in Lisbon's history you get to linger on the parrapets and stare out over the city and the river, out to the bridge and Christ the King on... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Don't take the tram up - walk the streets. The views over the city and worth the walk. Great photo op, especially near sunset.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

It's worth it to see but the ticket is quite expensive about 7 euro.You can have a nice walk on the wall of the castle and enjoy the views to Lisbon.It was surprising to see from the short distance beautiful peacocks.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

A bit too crowded by tourists. Well conserved and taken care of, clean. At some point it is a bit risky (climbing on high walls and very low veranda protections).

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW

The castle was a surprising delight offering panoramic views from the walls of the castle. The delightful cool of the dappled shade of the piazza in front of the castle still allows the views more comfortably on a hot sunny day.

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