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Igreja de Sao RoquevsMosteiro dos Jeronimos
Both are endorsed by professionals. Overall, Jeronimos Monastery is preferred by most professionals compared to Igreja de Sao Roque. Jeronimos Monastery comes in at 89 with approval from 7 reviews such as Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Fodor's.
Igreja de Sao Roque
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Largo Trindade Coelho, Bairro Alto, 1200, Lisbon, Portugal
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Frommer's "The Jesuits, who at one time were so powerful they virtually governed Portugal, founded St.Roque Church in the late 16th century." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The plain facade... belies its dazzling interior of gold, marble and Florentine azulejos." Full review
Fodor's "Adjoining the church, the Museu de Arte Sacra (Museum of Sacred Art) displays an engaging collection of rich clerical vestments and liturgical objects."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The museum contains 16C Portuguese paintings and part of the treasure from the chapel of São João Baptista." Full review
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
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Address: Praca do Imperio, Lisbon 1400-206, Portugal
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Fodor's "This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a supreme example of the Manueline style of building (named after King Dom Manuel I), which represented a marked departure from earlier Gothic architecture." Full review
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Don't miss the Gothic- and Renaissance-style double cloister, also designed to stunning effect by Castilho.
Frommer's "In an expansive mood, Manuel I, the Fortunate, ordered this monastery built to commemorate Vasco da Gama's voyage to India and to give thanks to the Virgin Mary for its success." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Belém’s undisputed heart-stealer is this Unesco-listed monastery." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This magnificent 16C Hieronymite monastery was built in 1502 and is a glorious result of the great discoveries of the period." Full review
Let's Go "The church contains tombs (both symbolic and actual) of Portuguese kings and bishops." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This masterpiece of Manueline art is of dazzling sculptural richness, measures 55m across, and is laid out over two levels." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This magnificent 16C Hieronymite monastery was built in 1502 and is a glorious result of the great discoveries of the period." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire. " Full review
The Telegraph "The main attraction is the delicate Gothic chapel that opens up on to a grand monastery, in which some of Portugal's greatest historical figures are entombed." Full review
Afar Magazine "Few buildings in Lisbon command as much attention as this 16th-century masterpiece." Full review
