Castelo de São Jorge, or St. George's Castle, is perched atop Lisbon's highest hill in Alfama, offering both excellent history and views of the city. The castle served as a fortification for the ...

Twenty minutes west of downtown along the banks of the Rio Tejo, the Belém district includes several of Lisbon's must-see ... Palace of Pena and the Moors' Castle, an 8th or 9th century castle ...

This Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle) dates back to the 11th century ... for a great day trip to the seaside. It’s just west of Lisbon along the Tagus River and you can travel there by ...

Insider’s tip: Don’t just visit the castle, but also dip into Lisbon’s imposing 12th-century ... This aristocratic hill town to the west of the city is studded with fairytale palaces ...