In the historic center of Lisbon stands the majestic and slightly formidable castle-fortress St. . George, it is from here that the construction of the Portuguese capital began, and the history of the castle itself totals more than two thousand . years . Once a fortress on a hill on the banks of the Tagus was erected by the Romans . Then the Westgothian tribes made corrections to its architecture, the Saracens also added it, the Arabs made a considerable contribution, but as we see it now, the castle St. . @ George became in the Middle Ages . Until the 16th century here was the main royal residence . The last reconstruction here was held in the last century . But, like hundreds of years ago, the castle is surrounded by a deep moat and picturesque parks .

Address: Lisboa, Rua Flores de Santa Cruz, 3.

Opening hours: November 1 - February 28: 9:00 - 18:00, March 1 - October 31: 9:00 - 21:00.

Entrance: Full ticket price 7, 50 EUR. For visitors under 10, admission is free.

St. George's Castle in Lisbon by night

Tower, St. George's Castle in Lisbon

City at sunset, St. George's Castle in Lisbon

St. George's Castle in Lisbon

Peacocks, St. George's Castle in Lisbon

Court Cats, St. George's Castle in Lisbon

Cannon, St. George's Castle in Lisbon