What is the colorful castle near Lisbon?

National Palace Of Pena Perched atop a hill in the Sintra Mountains on the outskirts of Lisbon, this castle is both flamboyant and opulent. Vivid coloured turrets rise from the green forest, the architecture displaying a captivating mix of styles including Neo-Gothic, Neo-Renaissance, Neo-Islamic and Neo-Manueline.



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Yes, the Castle of Sao Jorge is worth a visit. It is one of the top attractions in Lisbon. Located high on a hill, it offers some of the most beautiful views of the city.

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Yes, the Castle of Sao Jorge is worth a visit. It is one of the top attractions in Lisbon.

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Is the castle worth the entrance fee? The adult admission fee to the Castelo de São Jorge is €10.00, children under 10 are free and students are €5. This does make the castle one of the most expensive tourist attractions in Lisbon, but the entrance fee is worth it.

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Tipping is not mandatory, and you should only do so if you feel comfortable about it and if you want to reward truly exceptional service. Tipping for great service is very much appreciated.

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While Lisbon is the most expensive city to live in Portugal, it is quite affordable when compared to other countries in western Europe, although, what once was a cheap city has seen its prices creeping up.

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The price of the ticket for the Lisbon tramway on board is € 3 ( US$ 3.20), while if you use the 7 Colinas Card, the price is € 1.50 ( US$ 1.60) per trip.

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You can take Trams 28 or 12 to reach Sao Jorge Castle. Tram 28 is the more popular choice, as it passes through various hotspots in Lisbon before reaching Sao Jorge Castle. It starts from Martim Moniz and goes through the Graça neighborhood on top of a hill.

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Tickets. Admission costs 15 euros (around $16) for adults, 7.50 euros (around $8) for youths ages 13 to 25 and is free for children younger than 13 years of age. You can reach the attraction via Tram 28, or walk from the two nearest metro stations, Martim Moniz and Rossio.

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Entrance to the castle is paid: ticket price includes free guided tours in English, Spanish and Portuguese that take place several times a day, but you can also visit the castle independently.

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