Editor Pick
Castle of St Jorge
- August 21, 2000
- Rated 3 of 5 by
Amanda from London, United Kingdom
This site has hosted a castle for the last 1500 years, although the current ruins date back from different periods, as the structure has been rebuilt, renovated, and restored, not to mention sacked, destroyed, and attacked repeatedly over this time! There is an amazingly good view over Lisbon from the vast and imposing walls around the compound, and you have to climb up here and have a look. It'll also help you get to grips with Lisbon's layout, and orientate yourself in an often confusing city.
The castle is interesting, and is well worth a visit, especially for the views. But we did find it very commercial, with vendors doing their utmost to flog you postcards, pens, drinks, and ice-cream at every possible opportunity. It did all get a little tiring after a while.
From journal Vibrant Lisbon