Military History of São Jorge Castle — Sieges & Defenses

From medieval sieges to artillery-era modifications, trace the military episodes that shaped São Jorge Castle.

3/19/2026

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Historic depiction of a battle connected to the castle

Notable episodes

Reconquest (1147): The capture of Lisbon was a defining military moment.
Later defenses: Modifications for cannons and early modern artillery changed battlement profiles.

Analytical note: Military archaeologists use structural changes to read shifts from arrow to gunpowder warfare.

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Military Historian

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Military History of São Jorge Castle — Sieges & Defenses

Notable episodes

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Military Historian

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