São Jorge Castle Archeological Site
- Interventions:
- Carrilho da Graça Arquitectos ,
- Global Arquitectura
- (2010 reabilitação)
About the Place
The route from Cerca Moura to Praça Nova do Castelo is linked to the legend of the knight who, during the siege of Lisbon, sacrificed his life to prevent the wooden gates from closing, thus allowing the Portuguese army to enter the city. The site preserves traces of three important periods in Lisbon’s history: residential buildings from the 7th century BC, Islamic houses from the 11th century and the Paço dos Condes de Santiago, destroyed in the earthquake of 1755. The architectural intervention demarcates the archaeological site with a Corten steel membrane, abstractly reconstructing the perimeter of the Islamic buildings. The preservation of the remaining structures and frescoes allows their volumetry to be reproduced, with white walls recreating the domestic space of two dwellings. This project was awarded the Piranesi Prix de Rome in 2010.
Location & How to get there
Address
Rua de Santa Cruz do Castelo
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Public Transportation
Bus: 15E, 28E, 711, 728, 732, 737, 759, 794,
Subway: Rossio, Martim Moniz
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