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National Museum of Ancient Art vs Igreja de Sao Roque

Both are highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, National Museum of Ancient Art is preferred by most reviewers compared to Igreja de Sao Roque. National Museum of Ancient Art ranks #7 in Lisbon with recommendations from 3 reviews including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.

National Museum of Ancient Art
National Museum of Ancient Art
8 / 10
Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249 - 017, Lisbon 1249 - 017, Portugal
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Portugal's premier collection of old masters is housed in a 17th-century palace high on a cliff overlooking the River Tagus." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Reflect the history of Portugal, in that they are all by Portuguese artists or painters who lived in Portugal or had connections with the country." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"At this museum, paintings, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, and more capture Portugal’s riveting history from the Middle Ages through the 19th century." Full review
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Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.  " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Lapa’s biggest draw... presents a star-studded collection of European and Asian paintings and decorative arts." Full review
Igreja de Sao Roque
Igreja de Sao Roque
8 / 10
Largo Trindade Coelho, Bairro Alto, 1200, Lisbon, Portugal
From $0 /night
Frommer's 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 Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The plain facade... belies its dazzling interior of gold, marble and Florentine azulejos." Full review
Fodor's 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 Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The museum contains 16C Portuguese paintings and part of the treasure from the chapel of São João Baptista." Full review