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Castelo De Sao JorgevsMosteiro dos Jeronimos
Both are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Jeronimos Monastery ranks slightly higher than St. George's Castle. Jeronimos Monastery scores 89 with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Castelo De Sao Jorge
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Largo do Chao da Feira, Lisbon, Portugal
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Fodor's "The ramparts offer panoramic views of the city's layout as far as the towering Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge." Full review
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Be careful of the uneven footing.
Frommer's "Locals speak of Saint George's Castle as the cradle of their city, and it might have been where the Portuguese capital began." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The hilltop fortifications of Castelo de São Jorge sneak into almost every snapshot. Roam its snaking ramparts and pine-shaded courtyards for superlative views." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"From the former parade ground just inside the outer wall, the view over the Tagus, the suspension bridge and the left bank is marvellous." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Certainly has a museum feel, what with its clever camera obscura offering 360-degree views of Lisbon in real time, archaeological site spanning three diverse periods, and ruins of the former palace" Full review
U.S. News & World Report7.0
"Perched atop Lisbon's highest hill in Alfama, offering both excellent history and views of the city. The castle served as a fortification for the Romans, Visigoths and the Moors" Full review
Frommer's "Locals speak of Saint George's Castle as the cradle of their city, and it might have been where the Portuguese capital began. Its occupation is believed to have predated the Romans -- the..." Full review
Lonely Planet "Modest medieval castle, encircled by a clutch of ancient stone houses. Little remains here – just some walls and a tower...but the views from up top are glorious." Full review
Mosteiro dos Jeronimos Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Let's Go Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
Atlas Obscura
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Address: Praca do Imperio, Lisbon 1400-206, Portugal
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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 "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 PlanetTop choice
"Belém’s undisputed heart-stealer is this Unesco-listed monastery." Full review
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 "The church contains tombs (both symbolic and actual) of Portuguese kings and bishops." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"This masterpiece of Manueline art is of dazzling sculptural richness, measures 55m across, and is laid out over two levels." Full review
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
Atlas Obscura "Elaborately carved to showcase the glorious wealth that the age of exploration brought to the Portuguese empire. " Full review
The Telegraph "The main attraction is the delicate Gothic chapel that opens up on to a grand monastery, in which some of Portugal's greatest historical figures are entombed." Full review
Afar Magazine "Few buildings in Lisbon command as much attention as this 16th-century masterpiece." Full review
