Saint George Castle In Lisbon

by - May 19, 2015

 Portuguese city of Lisbon derived its charm, from the ages and cultures who lived by the Portuguese for many centuries .

Some areas still has the remains of monuments built by the Maghreb Muslims during their stay in the country, where she will meet over the ruins of the ancient Andalusian Casbah and the hill became known as the Castle of St. George
Image from the outside of the castle of Saint George in Lisbon

Image from the outside of the castle of Saint George in Lisbon 1

Portugal flag in St. George's Castle in Lisbon




















Visit the Saint George Castle , takes you on a journey through history, the Castle of St. George is an archaeological city Reflect cultural diversity and change and adaptation that the city knew.
Views of Lisbon City from St. George's Castle

Views of Lisbon City from St. George's Castle 1

St. George's Castle fortress











The castle was the seat of the royal residence for three centuries, from the thirteenth century, but after the transfer of residence to the city center in the sixteenth century Castle converted into a prison and then to a military barracks until the 20th century.And today has become a tourist destination attests to the country's history
Castle of St. George from the inside.

Exterior of St. George's Castle Square from the inside
Image cannon in front of St. George's Castle

Interior of St. George's Castle Square from the inside

Image cannon in front of St. George's Castle 1











In the castle museum raised task, which is divided into two rooms: a private room of the Islamic period who were in Portugal in ten atheist century and the second room where the effects of the VII century BC to the eighteenth century.
St. George's Castle Museum.

Antiquities in St. George's Castle Museum

Antiquities in St. George's Castle Museum 1

Islamic monuments in St. George's Castle Museum


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