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Palácio do Grilo

Palácio do Grilo is a fort in Lisbon, Lisbon.

Palácio do Grilo: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Palácio do Grilo

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

Crowd: Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

Typical week: Mon busy · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri busy · Sat packed · Sun packed.

How to reach Palácio do Grilo — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.73250, -9.10661. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Palácio do Grilo open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Palácio do Grilo yet. Typical pattern: heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning. Busiest: Weekends, public holidays, Sankranti and Dasara breaks.

    What is the best time to visit Palácio do Grilo?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Heavy on weekends and holidays; arrive early morning.

    What are the places to visit near Palácio do Grilo?

    Nearby: Convento do Grilo (church, 0 km), Igreja da Madre de Deus (church, 1 km), Convento de Santo Agostinho (church, 2 km), Convento de Santos-o-Novo (church, 2 km), Museu da Água (museum, 2 km), Parque Urbano do Vale Fundão (sanctuary, 3 km).

    Is Palácio do Grilo worth visiting?

    Palácio do Grilo is listed as a must-see fort in Lisbon on Spotwander.