Castelo de São Jorge, or St. George's Castle, is perched atop Lisbon's highest hill in Alfama, offering both excellent history and views of the city. The castle served as a fortification for the ...

Called "São Jorge da Mina" (Saint George's of the mine ... The purpose of Elmina Castle, as well as the future outposts, was to give support to captains by providing their vessels with a ...