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National Museum of Ancient Art vs Torre de Belem

National Museum of Ancient Art and Torre de Belem are both endorsed by writers. On balance, Torre de Belem is the choice of most professionals compared to National Museum of Ancient Art. Torre de Belem ranks #3 in Lisbon with accolades from 7 sources including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.

National Museum of Ancient Art
National Museum of Ancient Art
8 / 10
Rua das Janelas Verdes 1249 - 017, Lisbon 1249 - 017, Portugal
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Portugal's premier collection of old masters is housed in a 17th-century palace high on a cliff overlooking the River Tagus." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler 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." Full review
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Wow—we'll be sure to check it all out.
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"This little-known national museum houses over 40,000 works of art from across the world.  " Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Lapa’s biggest draw... presents a star-studded collection of European and Asian paintings and decorative arts." Full review
Torre de Belem
Torre de Belem
9 / 10
Avenida Brasilia, Lisbon 1400-038, Portugal
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The openwork balconies and domed turrets of the fanciful Belém Tower make it perhaps the country's purest Manueline structure." Full review
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Climb the steps for a bird's-eye view of river and city.
Concierge Concierge
"This western waterfront neighborhood beckons... museums abound, and the planetarium is a kid-favorite."
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The star of the neighborhood is the Manueline church and cloisters
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Jutting out onto the Rio Tejo, this World Heritage–listed fortress epitomises the Age of Discoveries." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"Portugal’s most famous tower has risen out of the water (except at low tide, when it’s connected to the shore by a narrow, sandy isthmus) from the banks of the Tejo for nearly 500 years." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The heart of monumental Manueline Lisbon, Belém overlooks the Tagus, and is now home to the Belém Cultural Centre." Full review
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