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Important Facts to Learn About Sao Jorge Castle before Traveling There

Sao Jorge Castle is one of the most beautiful and the oldest castle straddled at the heart of Lisbon along the Santa Maria Maior. Besides its famed history, this castle is also one of the most visited castles in the world.

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Important Facts to Learn About Sao Jorge Castle before Traveling There

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  1. Important Facts to Learn About Sao Jorge Castle before Traveling There

  2. Sao Jorge Castle is one of the most beautiful and the oldest castle straddled at the heart of Lisbon along the Santa Maria Maior. Besides its famed history, this castle is also one of the most visited castles in the world. It is surrounded by some of the most impressive styles of architecture, sturdy walls and a complete birds-eye view of the city. However, there are certain facts to learn about this spectacular castle especially if you have been planning to visit here in the future. With so much to explore start planning the ultimate holiday trip with United Airlines flights today. Book cheap flight deals even when you choose to fly during the peak season with your friends and families with United Airlines deals. Here are some interesting facts you need to learn about Sao Jorge Castle:

  3. The earliest fort in San Jorge Castle dates back to 1st century BC while the earliest human settlement dates to the 8th century. • San Jorge Castle initially served a strategic role as a fortification against Romans, Phoenicians, Moors, and Carthaginians. • Around the 12th century, the castle was used for serving military barracks, a royal palace, and was the residential area for the Tombo National Archive. • The castle hill was used firstly as a fortification by the Celtic tribes, by the Phoenicians, the Greeks, and lastly by the Carthaginians and later annexed successively by the Romans, the Visigoths, Moors, and the Suebi.

  4. In August 2006, the castle of Sao Jorge was defined as a special protection zone while some of its properties were already classified as a cultural heritage. • The castle is encompassed by a wall to build a citadel, ancillary buildings, a terraced square, a big garden which provides a spectacular view of Lisbon. • The citadel gate is a 19th-century gate, a triumph over by the Portugals for Queen Maria II. The gate is the main entrance permits access to the main square and has been decorated with a bronze statue, old cannons, etc. • I hope you have enjoyed reading this blog and if you are interested in reading more you can visit the United Airlines flight official site.

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