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Torre de Belem vs Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Jeronimos Monastery scores slightly better than Torre de Belem. Jeronimos Monastery has a TripExpert Score of 89 with approval from 7 reviews like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Torre de Belem
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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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Mosteiro dos Jeronimos
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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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Belém’s undisputed heart-stealer is this Unesco-listed monastery."
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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."
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Let's Go
"The church contains tombs (both symbolic and actual) of Portuguese kings and bishops."
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