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From Comercio Square to Saint Jorge castle, you can take a bus or ride a tram 12 or 28.  However, it can take a while waiting for the bus or tram to arrive.  That's why it is faster to walk up there.  Uphill walking is not easy for some one with bad knees.   So there are free elevators for the residents and travelers from outside.  (1) Santa Maria Maior elevator  It is run by Junta de Frequesia of STA. Maria Maior.  But when you google Santa Maria Maior elevator,  it will show you the location of Santa Justa Elevator  as part of Santa Maraia Maior used to be called Santa Justa.  So instead google Elevador Castelo .   (2) Elevador da Baixa  When you get out of the Castle elevator,  you will see the sights below.  Find the sign for the supermarket Pingo Doce.  As you can see from the photo above, without the help of the elevator, you...

Crowns from Chapito attacked the Saint Jorge Castle this year again. Their performances have been happening for a while as a part of carnival celebrations. The parade starts in front of The Chapitô theater near the castle.  The title of this year's program is 'Sieges and Circuses" starting at 3 o'clock on March 2nd. If you have yet to see this program, don't miss next year's. It's a must-see. Turning the whole castle into a big theater is a genius. At the ticket office of the castle, they handed me a leaflet, explaining all the detailed info on locations, hours, duration and even synopsis. Even if you don't know any Portuguese, there is nothing to worry about. No words are involved. Just looking at the lively faces of the performers is more than enough to understand what is happening. There were various kinds of performances. I had a really good time watching two thanks to standing a the right spots. ...