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Torre de Belem vs Igreja de Sao Roque
Both are recommended by professionals. Overall, Torre de Belem ranks significantly better than Igreja de Sao Roque. Torre de Belem is ranked #3 in Lisbon with praise from 7 publications including Concierge, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Torre de Belem
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
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Avenida Brasilia, Lisbon 1400-038, Portugal
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Fodor's
"The openwork balconies and domed turrets of the fanciful Belém Tower make it perhaps the country's purest Manueline structure."
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Climb the steps for a bird's-eye view of river and city.
Concierge
"This western waterfront neighborhood beckons... museums abound, and the planetarium is a kid-favorite."
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The star of the neighborhood is the Manueline church and cloisters
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Jutting out onto the Rio Tejo, this World Heritage–listed fortress epitomises the Age of Discoveries."
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Let's Go
"Portugal’s most famous tower has risen out of the water (except at low tide, when it’s connected to the shore by a narrow, sandy isthmus) from the banks of the Tejo for nearly 500 years."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The heart of monumental Manueline Lisbon, Belém overlooks the Tagus, and is now home to the Belém Cultural Centre."
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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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