The Castle is the most popular National Monument in the country and overlooks the noble area of the ancient medieval city. It also provides contact with the history of Lisbon and offers a unique view of the city.
With origins dating back to the Islamic period, today it is a place where you can visit the Permanent Exhibition, explore the Archaeological Centre, discover unique views in the Camera Obscura, walk through gardens and viewpoints and join guided tours and other activities that take place regularly.
The Castle offers a diversified teaching programme for children, providing thematic readings of the history, spaces and people regarding the city and the monument.
