The Top 8 Castles around Lisboa
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 8
beautiful castles to choose from around Lisboa. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Lisboa. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 13, 2025
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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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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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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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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The Fort of São Julião da Barra (formerly called the Fort or Tower of São Gião) is the largest and most complete military defense complex in the Vauban style remaining …
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