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Tourist Attractions > Europe > Portugal > Castle of St George (Castelo de São Jorge) | |
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Castle of St George (Castelo de São Jorge) Description Perched on the highest of Lisbon’s seven hills, above the old Moorish quarter, the Castle of St George was the royal residence until the late 15th century. Originally built by the Visigoths and later named after King Joao I, the castle, along with much of Lisbon, was severely damaged by a devastating earthquake in 1755. The castle was declared a National Monument in 1910, with rebuilding work starting in 1940 restoring the site to its former state of luxury. Today the castle offers spectacular views of Lisbon from the well-preserved ramparts, as well as beautiful gardens. There is also a giant periscope in the Torre de Ulisses (Tower of Ulysses-Camera Obscura), from where visitors can see spectacular, live images of Lisbon below, reflected onto a large screen. Transportation Air: Lisbon International Airport. Rail: Tram: Public services. Road: Bus: Public services. Car: A1 to Lisbon (from Porto); A2 (from the Algarve via Almada); A8 (from Caldas da Rainha in the north). Contact Addresses Castelo de São Jorge, Edificio das Antigas Prisões, 1100-129 Lisbon, Portugal Tel: 218 877 244 or 218 882 831 Website: www.visitlisboa.com Portugal - Map 
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