Calouste Gulbenkian Museum vs Castelo de S. Jorge
Both Gulbenkian Museum and St. George's Castle are rated very highly by experts. On balance, St. George's Castle is preferred by most writers compared to Gulbenkian Museum. St. George's Castle scores 90 with positive reviews from 4 reviewers including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Avenida de Berna 45a, Lisbon 1067-001, Portugal
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The museum's buildings blend in harmoniously with the gardens of the Calouste Gulbenkian museum, which were designed at the end of the 1960s."
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Afar Magazine
"Museu Calouste Gulbenkian’s heroic collection of Eastern and Western art is nearly incomparable in Europe. Hidden away in a complex inside leafy Gulbenkian Park, the museum is a..."
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Castelo de S. Jorge
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Largo do Chao da Feira, Lisbon, Portugal
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Fodor's
"The ramparts offer panoramic views of the city's layout as far as the towering Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge."
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Frommer's
"Locals speak of Saint George's Castle as the cradle of their city, and it might have been where the Portuguese capital began."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The hilltop fortifications of Castelo de São Jorge sneak into almost every snapshot. Roam its snaking ramparts and pine-shaded courtyards for superlative views."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"From the former parade ground just inside the outer wall, the view over the Tagus, the suspension bridge and the left bank is marvellous."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Certainly has a museum feel, what with its clever camera obscura offering 360-degree views of Lisbon in real time, archaeological site spanning three diverse periods, and ruins of the former palace"
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