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Igreja de Sao Roque vs Museu do Oriente
Both Igreja de Sao Roque and Museu do Oriente are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Igreja de Sao Roque ranks significantly better than Museu do Oriente. Igreja de Sao Roque comes in at #4 in Lisbon with accolades from 5 publications such as Lonely Planet, Let's Go and Michelin Guide.
Igreja de Sao Roque
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The plain facade... belies its dazzling interior of gold, marble and Florentine azulejos."
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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."
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Museu do Oriente
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
Avenida de Brasilia, Doca de Alcântara (Norte), Lisbon 1350-362, Portugal
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The beautifully designed Museu do Oriente highlights Portugal’s ties with Asia, from colonial baby steps in Macau to ancestor worship."
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Fodor's
"Highlights of the permanent collections include unique maps and charts from the golden age of Portuguese maritime exploration and stunning Chinese and Japanese painted screens. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Opened in 2008 in the Alcântara docks, this huge cultural centre is located in the former refrigerated cod stores."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Many of the featured works here address Portugal’s influence on Asia...there's a cafeteria and rooftop restaurant that's known for its Sunday brunch—and its killer views."
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Make sure to see the Japanese and Namban screens; the Indo-Portuguese furniture, silverware, and ivory; and the array of masks.
Frommer's
"With the aim of broadening inter-cultural understanding, the museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing contemporary Asian artists."
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