Saint George Castle

• Contributor: Rik Hamilton / Alamy Stock Photo
• Image ID: J77XEC
• File size: 111.7 MB (9.4 MB Compressed download)
• Releases: Model - no | Property - no
• Dimensions: 7752 x 5035 px | 65.6 x 42.6 cm | 25.8 x 16.8 inches | 300dpi
• Date taken: 16 May 2017
• Location: São Jorge Castle (Saint George Castle) is a Moorish castle Lisbon

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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. Although the first fortifications on this hilltop date from the 2nd century BC, archaeological excavations have identified a human presence in the Tagus valley as far back as the 6th century BC. The first fortification was, presumably, erected in 48 BC, when Lisbon was classified as a Roman municipality.

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