Best European Castles0.Castelo de Sao Jorge
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
What's Cool: Incredible views of the city and the Atlantic coast
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Set high on a cliff overlooking the ocean, Portugal's Castelo de Sao Jorge (originally called Lisbon Castle) played a significant role in the country's history. King Joao the First named the fortress for himself during the 14th century, but by the time of the Spanish occupation the site had fallen into ruin. The castle housed a barracks, a prison, and even part of the Elmina slave fort before it was nearly destroyed by a 1755 earthquake. At the beginning of the 20th century, however, members of the Portuguese government rediscovered the castle, named it an historiclandmark, and launched an extensive renovation. The towers, gates and archways that stand today make for a magnificent destination for tourists and locals alike.
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Location: Lisbon, Portugal
What's Cool: Incredible views of the city and the Atlantic coast
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Set high on a cliff overlooking the ocean, Portugal's Castelo de Sao Jorge (originally called Lisbon Castle) played a significant role in the country's history. King Joao the First named the fortress for himself during the 14th century, but by the time of the Spanish occupation the site had fallen into ruin. The castle housed a barracks, a prison, and even part of the Elmina slave fort before it was nearly destroyed by a 1755 earthquake. At the beginning of the 20th century, however, members of the Portuguese government rediscovered the castle, named it an historiclandmark, and launched an extensive renovation. The towers, gates and archways that stand today make for a magnificent destination for tourists and locals alike.
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- portuguese [,pɔ:tʃu´gi:z]
a.葡萄牙的 n.葡萄牙人 四级词汇 - landmark [´lændmɑ:k] n.界标；里程碑 六级词汇
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