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Castelo de São Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal
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Historical Maps of São Jorge Castle — How to Read Old Plans

Understand old maps and miniatures showing São Jorge Castle and Lisbon's waterfront across historical periods.

3/16/2026
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Historic map of Lisbon from the early 20th century

Reading miniatures and plans

  • Scale is often symbolic in miniatures — look for pictorial clues rather than precise measurements.
  • Compare maps across time to spot urban expansion, riverfront changes, and fortification adjustments.

Exercise: Compare a 16th-century miniature with an 18th-century plan to spot changes in the castle's footprint.

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Cartography Enthusiast

Cartography Enthusiast

Este guia foi escrito para ajudar o visitante a encontrar‑se com o Castelo de São Jorge pelos seus próprios termos: apreciar a sua posição imponente, compreender o passado complexo e descobrir momentos de calmaria sobre a cidade.

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