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Castelo de S. Jorge vs National Museum of Ancient Art
Both are praised by professionals. On balance, St. George's Castle is preferred by most reviewers compared to National Museum of Ancient Art. St. George's Castle comes in at #4 in Lisbon with recommendations from 4 sources like Frommer's, Fodor's 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
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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National Museum of Ancient Art
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Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249 - 017, Lisbon 1249 - 017, Portugal
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Frommer's
"Portugal's premier collection of old masters is housed in a 17th-century palace high on a cliff overlooking the River Tagus."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Reflect the history of Portugal, in that they are all by Portuguese artists or painters who lived in Portugal or had connections with the country."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"At this museum, paintings, sculptures, furniture, ceramics, and more capture Portugal’s riveting history from the Middle Ages through the 19th century."
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Wow—we'll be sure to check it all out.
Atlas Obscura
"This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world. "
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Lapa’s biggest draw... presents a star-studded collection of European and Asian paintings and decorative arts."
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