Sao Jorge's Castle

Traces of occupation since the 4th century BC (Iron Age) and traces of fortresses since the 1st century BC

There are traces of the Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians

Expanded when under Muslim rule

Conquered once and for all by the Christians in 1147 by Afonso D. Henriques after 3 months of siege.

Saint George was the saint that the crusaders were devoted to

It had its heyday in the 20th century. 13, where the royal palace was

It was the venue for Vasco da Gama's reception after the discovery of the routes to India.

Destroyed in the 1755 earthquake and restored in 1940 and 1990