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Castelo de Sao Jorge, Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo, 1100-129 Lisboa, Portugal
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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
11 min read
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

Military Historian

本指南希望帮助每位访客以自己的节奏走近圣乔治城堡：欣赏其戏剧性的地理位置，理解其复杂而漫长的历史，并在城市高处找到更安静、更个人化的时刻。

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