Walking tour by Alfama and entrance to the Castle of São Jorge with guide in Spanish
Schedules of Castelo de São Jorge
- March to October
from 9am to 9pm (Last admission: 30 minutes before closing time).
- November to February
from 9am to 7pm (last entrance 6:30pm).
- Close: January 1, May 1, 24, 25 and 31 of December.
Morada: Castelo de S. Jorge in Rua de Santa Cruz. 1100-129 Lisbon.
Saint George Castel ticket
- Ticket: 15,00 euros.
– From 13 to 25 years 7,50 euros
– Disabled person 12,50 euros.
– + 65 years 12,50 euros.
Free:
– Chidrens with less than 12 years.
– Disabled person´s assistant.
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History of Saint George Castle
The Castelo de S. Jorge is a National Monument that occupies a privileged area of the old medieval alcáçova (citadel) and consists of the castle, ruins of the former royal palace and part of the neighborhood for the elite.
The fortification, built by the Moors in the mid-11th century, was the last defensive stronghold for the elite who resided on the citadel: the Moorish governor whose palace was nearby, and the elite city administrators whose homes are visible today in the Archaeological Site.
After Dom Afonso Henriques conquered Lisbon on October 25th, 1147, to become the first king of Portugal, the Castelo de S. Jorge began its golden age as home for the royalty. The old Moorish period buildings were modified and enlarged to receive the king, his court and the bishop, as well as the Royal Archives in one of the castle towers. Once the Portuguese kings had transformed the Castelo de S. Jorge into a royal palace in the 13th century, it was chosen to receive many notable Portuguese and foreign figures, as well as hold festivities as well as coronations during the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries.
When Portugal became part of the Spanish Crown in 1580, the Castelo de S. Jorge took on a more important military purpose which continued until the early 20th century. Some areas were converted, while new ones emerged. But it was after the Lisbon earthquake of 1755 that the most substantial renovation work took place on the old medieval alcáçova, with many new buildings gradually obstructing older ruins. In the 19th century, military installations covered the entire monument area.
The castle and ruins of the former royal palace were rediscovered following major restoration work carried out from 1938-40. Ancient buildings were rescued from the midst of previous demolition projects. The castle regained its former magnificence and was opened for public use.
Archaeological research conducted in various areas in the late 20th century was vital in confirming how ancient hilltop settlement had been, as well as the location’s invaluable historical importance, basis for the Royal Decree of 1910 declaring the Castelo de S. Jorge a National Monument.
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