Anna Krzak

The history of the Cathedral can be traced back to as far back as 1605, when it was administered by the Augustinians under the title “Convent of San Sebastian in Comintang.” But the construction of the Cathedral that we see today started in 1779. Since then, it has undergone a series of renovations and several elements had been added until it was finally completed from 1865 to 1894. The building is well maintained. It has big parking lot in front (with clean toilets at the back).

It's worth visiting São Jorge Castle just before it closes when there are no more crowds. We arrived around 7:30 PM, and, having the Lisbon Card, we entered immediately (there is a separate line for cardholders). There were only a handful of people on the castle grounds. The views are stunning, and it's really worth walking along the walls of this majestic castle. It's true that there is a lack of information about the castle's history and the functions of its various elements. We noticed only one general information board, briefly describing different parts of the castle.