
Arco do Castelo de São Jorge, entrance to the Castelo neighborhood on Rua do Chão da Feira, Alfama, Lisbon
Castle District
The Castelo neighborhood is one of the most noble and well-known historic neighborhoods in Lisbon and has a unique characteristic: it only has one entrance and one exit. In this neighborhood, it is possible to travel to Lisbon of the Middle Ages by strolling through the narrow, winding and labyrinthine streets and alleys that resisted the Earthquake of November 1, 1755. The Bairro do Castelo, although small in area, has its own life with shops , apartments, hotels and cultural spaces. Lisbon was born in São Jorge Castle, and is currently the most visited monument in the country. The Castelo de São Jorge is a viewpoint of excellence in the Portuguese capital. From Castelo de São Jorge it is possible to observe meticulously various areas of the city, namely Alfama, Graça, Chiado, Carmo, Avenida da Liberdade and Mouraria. The Bairro do Castelo is much sought after by foreigners to live due to the typical neighborhood that it still maintains, security and tranquility.

building declared a municipal heritage. The Castelo district and the surrounding neighborhoods decorate the streets during the popular festivities in Lisbon. The residents of these neighborhoods are the big fans of Lisbon parties, and it is in these neighborhoods that the parties take place

Building of noble architecture in the Castelo district, with high doors and a facade decorated with tiles
The Castle is administered by the Santa Maria Maior Parish Council.
Places to visit in the Castelo neighborhood
- São Jorge Castle

Statue of São Jorge, located at the entrance to the Castle. The name of São Jorge was chosen by King Dom João I in the 14th century to baptize the then Castle of Lisbon, due to being considered the warrior saint, patron of knights and soldiers.

Statue of D. Afonso Henriques located at the entrance of the Castle of São Jorge, in the castle’s garden, next to the viewpoint

Southwest view of São Jorge Castle, with the Tagus river, the 25 de Abril bridge, downtown Lisbon, boats on the river and the south bank of the river

South view from the Castle of São Jorge, with Alfama, the church of São Vicente de Fora, the National Pantheon, the Tagus river, and Alcochete on the south bank
- Belmonte Palace
- Largo do Chão da Feira
- Costa do Castelo
- Church of Santa Cruz do Castelo
- Pátio Dom Fradique
- São Lourenço Tower
Location of the Parish of Santa Maria Maior (Castelo) on the map of Lisbon
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