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 ...

From medieval castles on the top of a mountain in Lisbon to Prussian palaces in Berlin and the epic castle that inspired Walt Disney’s Disneyland, much of Europe’s best castles are hidden gems.

Lisbon has a San Francisco-like charm—down ... Castelo de São Jorge: You can tour this medieval castle and its grounds from atop the Alfama neighborhood. It’s a good warmup for your day ...