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Castelo de S. Jorge vs Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas
St. George's Castle and Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas are both recommended by travel writers. On balance, St. George's Castle scores significantly better than Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas. St. George's Castle comes in at #4 in Lisbon with positive reviews from 4 reviewers such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Castelo de S. Jorge
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Largo do Chao da Feira, Lisbon, Portugal
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"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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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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Museu De Artes Decorativas Portuguesas
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Largo das Portas do Sol 2, Alfama, Lisbon, Portugal
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Lonely Planet
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"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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