The Top 7 Castles around Encosta do Sol
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Encosta do Sol. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Encosta do Sol. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: November 29, 2025
St. George's Castle
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This castle, located on the highest hill in the Alfama neighborhood, still has eleven towers and presents some characteristic architectural elements of military fortifications from the Arab period. The stairs …
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Bom Sucesso Fort (Combatant's Museum)
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The Fort of Bom Sucesso is located slightly to the west of the Tower of Belém in Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, in Portugal. It currently houses the Museu do Combatente and the Monument to the Overseas Combatants.
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Fort of São Bruno 🏰 Caxias Beach 🏖️
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The Fort of São Bruno is situated on the estuary of the River Tagus in Caxias, Oeiras municipality, near Lisbon in Portugal. It was built in 1647 and became operational …
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Casa do Alentejo, Lisbon
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The Casa do Alentejo in Lisbon is a beautiful 17th-century Moorish mansion that clearly reflects the influence of Arab culture in Portugal.
Glimpses of Morocco in the entrance hall, with …
Glimpses of Morocco in the entrance hall, with …
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Palace of the Marquises of Fronteira
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The façade of the palace is adorned with stone, shells, broken glass and porcelain. In addition, the dining room is decorated with portraits of members of the Portuguese nobility, painted …
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