DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide Lisbon
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Discover the best of everything Lisbon has to offer with the essential DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel GuideLisbon. Top 10 lists showcase the best things to do in Lisbon, from exploring the Moorish Castelo de So Jorge to the citys sandy beaches and Oceanarium.
Full of inspiring photography, DK Eyewitness Top 10 Lisbon shows you what other travel guides only tell you, and with comprehensive and clear maps its simple to discover and enjoy the top things to do in Lisbon.
Eight easy-to-follow itineraries explore Lisbons most interesting areas - from charming Belm to majestic Sintra - while reviews of the best hotels, restaurants and nightlife in Lisbon will help you plan your perfect trip.
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This hilltop castle is traditionally regarded as the site of Lisbons founding settlement. Archaeological finds dated to the 7th century BC support this theory, although the oldest castle remains are from the Moorish era. Portugals first king, Afonso Henriques, captured the Moorish citadel in 1147 and his successors added the Alcovas palace, which remained the royal residence until 1511. Following centuries of neglect, the castle was imaginatively restored in 1938, providing the city with one of its most attractive viewpoints.
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Porta de So Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo 218 800 620 www.castelodesaojorge.pt Main castle complex 9am9pm (6pm NovFeb) daily Torre de Ulisses camera obscura 10am5pm daily (depending on visibility) Castle museum 9am9pm daily (6pm NovFeb) Adm: 8.50; concessions 5; family groups 20; under-10s free - The west-facing esplanade is best in the late afternoon, when the sun is low.
- The outdoor bar at is a good place to relax after a visit to the castle.
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This grand gate leads onto the final steep climb up to the castle grounds. In a wall niche to the left is a figure of St George. His local connection may derive from the role played by English troops in the conquest of Moorish Lisbon.
The restored battlements at Castelo So Jorge
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This restaurant, in one of Lisbons most exclusive locations, serves traditional Portuguese and international food. Although the interior is very impressive (it was part of the 13th-century Alcovas palace), try to sit outside if you can the views are superb.
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On the site of the Alcovas palace, the museum contains a collection of artifacts excavated from the hilltop, such as Iron Age cooking pots and 15th-century tiles.
Castle Museum
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In one of the inner battlement towers, a camera obscura attached to a periscope projects images of the city. The castle has a history of distant gazing: Lisbons first observatory was set up there in 1779.
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Connected to the castle by a long series of steps, this tower once formed part of the outer fortifications. Today, it offers another angle from which to view the castle.
Steps to the Torre de So Loureno
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The tiny neighbourhood of Santa Cruz do Castelo, within the old citadel, is one of the most picturesque parts of Lisbon. It is home to ageing residents, younger investors and luxury hotels.
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The reconstruction of the inner castle is one of the great achievements of the 1938 restoration. With ten towers and a dividing inner wall, the restored castle closely matches the layout and size of the original.
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This site features traces of the most significant periods in Lisbons history, including settlements from the Iron Age.
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This bronze statue of Portugals first king was added to the esplanade in 1947. It is a copy of an 1887 work by Soares dos Reis (the original is in Guimares).
Statue of Afonso Henriques
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The esplanade on top of the outer fortifications is one of the main rewards of a climb up to the castle. Dotted with archaeological remains and shaded by pines, it follows the castles western perimeter, offering views of the river and lower city.
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