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Museu do Oriente vs Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas
Both are praised by professionals. Overall, Museu do Oriente is the choice of most reviewers compared to Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas. Museu do Oriente ranks #13 in Lisbon with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Museu do Oriente
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Avenida de Brasilia, Doca de Alcântara (Norte), Lisbon 1350-362, Portugal
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The beautifully designed Museu do Oriente highlights Portugal’s ties with Asia, from colonial baby steps in Macau to ancestor worship."
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Fodor's
"Highlights of the permanent collections include unique maps and charts from the golden age of Portuguese maritime exploration and stunning Chinese and Japanese painted screens. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Opened in 2008 in the Alcântara docks, this huge cultural centre is located in the former refrigerated cod stores."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Many of the featured works here address Portugal’s influence on Asia...there's a cafeteria and rooftop restaurant that's known for its Sunday brunch—and its killer views."
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Make sure to see the Japanese and Namban screens; the Indo-Portuguese furniture, silverware, and ivory; and the array of masks.
Frommer's
"With the aim of broadening inter-cultural understanding, the museum regularly hosts temporary exhibitions showcasing contemporary Asian artists."
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Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Frommer's
Largo das Portas do Sol 2, Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It’s worth a visit alone to admire the lavish apartments, embellished with baroque azulejos, frescoes and chandeliers.
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Fodor's
"In the 17th-century Azurara Palace, the Museum-School of Decorative Arts has objects that date from the 15th through 19th century."
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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."
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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"
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