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National Museum of Ancient Art vs Mosteiro dos Jeronimos

Both National Museum of Ancient Art and Jeronimos Monastery are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Jeronimos Monastery is the choice of most professionals compared to National Museum of Ancient Art. Jeronimos Monastery comes in at 89 with recommendations from 7 publications including Fodor's, Let's Go and Travel + Leisure.

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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Wow—we'll be sure to check it all out.
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
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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