# São Jorge Castle

Lisbon, Portugal

Moorish ramparts crowning Lisbon's highest hill, taken by King Afonso Henriques in 1147 and later transformed into a medieval royal palace. Its walls, towers and terraces now offer the city's defining panorama over Baixa and the Tagus.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for São Jorge Castle, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 38.71389, -9.13361

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