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Castelo de S. Jorge vs Museu do Oriente
Both St. George's Castle and Museu do Oriente are praised by expert writers. Overall, St. George's Castle ranks significantly better than Museu do Oriente. St. George's Castle comes in at 86 with endorsements from 4 reviews including 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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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
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"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 do Oriente
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Avenida de Brasilia, Doca de Alcântara (Norte), Lisbon 1350-362, Portugal
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"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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