.jpg){kind=link}
Castle of Saint George
Castelo de São Jorge · Santa Maria Maior
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Kash-teh-loo deh Sow Zhor-zheh, the crowning jewel of Lisbon's historic skyline. As a scholar of Iberian history, I am delighted to lead you through this monumental site, which has stood as a silent sentinel over…
Listen in the app2The Barbican and the Royal Entrance
We begin our detailed exploration at the Barbican, the formidable outer defensive wall that served as the first line of protection for the castle. As you pass through the main gate, look up at the stone carvings of the Portuguese…
Listen in the app3The Archaeological Site and Iron Age Roots
Just inside the walls, we encounter one of the most important archaeological excavations in Lisbon. Here, the 'stratigraphy' of the hill is laid bare. …
Listen in the app4The Tower of Ulysses and the Camera Obscura
Among the eleven towers of the castle, the Tower of Ulysses holds a special place in the scientific and mythical history of Lisbon. Named after the legendary founder of the city, this tower historically served as the repository…
Listen in the app5The Castelejo and the Battlements
Now we move to the castelejo, the main citadel that stands at the highest point of the hill. This is the heart of the castle's military power. …
Listen in the app6The Palace Tower and Royal Residences
The Tower of the Palace, or Tor-ray doo Pah-soo, marks the area where the kings of Portugal once resided. From the 13th to the 16th centuries, this castle was the primary royal residence in Lisbon. …
Listen in the app7The Gardens and the Resident Peacocks
As we descend from the walls, we enter the castle gardens, a peaceful oasis of green in the heart of the stone fortress. These gardens are filled with native Portuguese tree species, such as olives, cork oaks, and pines,…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Kash-teh-loo deh Sow Zhor-zheh, I hope you carry with you a sense of the immense scale of history that this site represents. We have walked over the foundations of Iron Age homes, stood on the…
Listen in the app
What is Castle of Saint George?
Castle of Saint George is a place in Santa Maria Maior with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Santa Maria Maior |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.7139, -9.1333 |
| Last updated |
Nearby places
within a 5-minute walk
Fernandine Wall (Lisbon)Heritage8 sectionsMiradouro Chao do LoureiroHeritage8 sectionsBairro da MourariaHeritage8 sections
Miradouro da Graca (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen)Heritage8 sections
AlfamaHeritage8 sections
Ancient Roman theatreHeritage7 sections
Igreja de Santa LuziaHeritage8 sections
Praca Martim MonizHeritage8 sections