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São Jorge Castle

Rank:

Top 1000

Wonder Type: Cultural

Country: Portugal

Best of: Castle, Citadel, Fortification, Medieval

Description:

São Jorge Castle (Saint George Castle) is a Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of the Portuguese city of Lisbon and Tagus River. The strongly fortified citadel dates from medieval period of Portuguese history, and is one of the main tourist sites of Lisbon. [More Details]

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