st. george’s castle

St. George’s Castle in Lisbon: An idyllic castle ruin to explore with terrific views Once a royal residence, St. George’s Castle (Castelo de Sᾶo Jorge) in Lisbon was massively destroyed in the 1755 earthquake that rocked the city. Today, what’s left of the once stately castle is a wonderful place to walk around and enjoy [...]

One Day in Lisbon

by Gina on November 17, 2010 · 1 comment

One Day in a City Itinerary… Highlights of Lisbon, Portugal include everything from cathedrals to castles to colorful streamers running above your head as you walk down narrow, cobblestoned streets. Here are some ideas on what to do if you only have one day in Lisbon and want to catch as much of the essence of the [...]