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Castelo de S. Jorge vs Museu do Chiado

Both are recommended by writers. Overall, St. George's Castle is the choice of most reviewers compared to Museu do Chiado. St. George's Castle scores 90 with praise from 4 sources like Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

Castelo de S. Jorge
Castelo de S. Jorge
8 / 10
Largo do Chao da Feira, Lisbon, Portugal
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Fodor's 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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Frommer's 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 Planet 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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 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
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Museu do Chiado
Museu do Chiado
8 / 10
Rua Serpa Pinto 4, Lisbon, Portugal
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Shows an overview of the country's art from Romanticism to '70s Op Art." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Specializes in Portuguese art from 1850 to the present day, covering various movements: Romanticism, Naturalism, Surrealism, and Modernism." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"this museum is like a box of chocolates—you never know what you’re gonna get. " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The newly inaugurated contemporary-art extension of Museu Nacional de Arte Contemporânea do Chiado is housed inside the former monk's sleeping quarters of the Convento de São Francisco." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The museum has a collection of paintings, sculpture and drawings, principally by Portuguese artists, dating from the period between 1850 and 1950." Full review