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Castelo de S. Jorge vs Oceanario de Lisboa
Both St. George's Castle and Lisbon Oceanarium are recommended by travel writers. On balance, St. George's Castle ranks slightly higher than Lisbon Oceanarium. St. George's Castle comes in at #4 in Lisbon with positive reviews from 4 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Castelo de S. 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."
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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."
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Lonely Planet
Top 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."
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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."
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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"
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Oceanario de Lisboa
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Esplanada D. Carlos I - Doca dos Olivais, Lisbon 1990-005, Portugal
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Fodor's
"Europe's largest indoor aquarium wows children and adults alike with a vast saltwater tank featuring a massive array of fish, including several types of shark."
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To avoid the crowds, come during the week or early in the day.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The closest you’ll get to scuba diving without a wetsuit, Lisbon’s Oceanário is mind-blowing."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This giant study centre dedicated to marine life is also an institution committed to preserving the underwater world. "
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U.S. News & World Report
12.0
"The Oceanarium, as it's also often referred to, is Portugal's largest indoor aquarium, holding more than one million gallons of seawater supporting the lives of 8,000 sea creatures."
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Travel + Leisure
"Although it's not within walking distance of downtown, Lisbon's award-winning aquarium is a must for families and anyone with a remote interest in marine biology"
Lisbon Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
