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Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas vs Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Both Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas and Jeronimos Monastery are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Jeronimos Monastery ranks significantly better than Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas. Jeronimos Monastery scores 89 with recommendations from 7 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Let's Go and Frommer's.

Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas
Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas
8 / 10
Largo das Portas do Sol 2, Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It’s worth a visit alone to admire the lavish apartments, embellished with baroque azulejos, frescoes and chandeliers. " Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"In the 17th-century Azurara Palace, the Museum-School of Decorative Arts has objects that date from the 15th through 19th century." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The museum tells the story of everyday life in Lisbon in the 17 and 18C through a series of small, intimate rooms, decorated with azulejos and frescoes." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The cool interior is packed with four centuries worth of Portuguese antiques collected by banker and art lover Ricardo do Espírito Santo Silva. It's laid out like a private home of the 1700s" Full review
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
9 / 10
Address: Praca do Imperio, Lisbon 1400-206, Portugal
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Fodor's 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 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 Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Belém’s undisputed heart-stealer is this Unesco-listed monastery." Full review
Michelin Guide 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 Let's Go
"The church contains tombs (both symbolic and actual) of Portuguese kings and bishops." Full review
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