A new permanent exhibition called “Núcleo Museológico do Castelo de São Jorge” opened on December 19, 2008 at Lisbon’s Castelo de Sao Jorge (St. George Castle) located in the city’s highest hill. It includes more than 1000 important archaeological objects found over various excavations that the castle was subjected since 1997, such as tiles, knifes, ceramics, etc. Each of the pieces shows the richness and the cultural diversity that always existed in Lisbon. The exhibition also reflects the life and traditions of all the inhabitants that lived in the area for more than 25 centuries including Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Muslims, and Moors. The visit to the exhibition is included in the castle’s ticket price that costs 5 € - discounts are available and entrance is free for Children under 10 years old, Adults over 65 years old, Tourism Guides, Reporters and Teachers. This center is an additional reason why not to miss to go up the hill and enjoy breathtaking views over the romantic city of Lisbon while visiting the periscope of the Tower of Ulysses, which now houses a camera obscura with a giant periscope that allows to enjoy an amazing 360º panoramic view of the city in real time.
This Museologic Center is part of a bigger project called "Musealização da Praça Nova " that is scheduled to open at end of the first trimester of 2009 also inside the castle and that was designed by architect Carrilho da Graça. 95% of the million visitors that the castle receives each year are foreigners. For more information visit www.castelosaojorge.egeac.pt
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