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Castelo de S. Jorge vs Panteao Nacional
St. George's Castle and National Pantheon of Santa Engracia are both highly recommended by experts. Overall, St. George's Castle is the choice of most writers compared to National Pantheon of Santa Engracia. St. George's Castle scores 86 with recommendations from 4 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
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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Panteao Nacional
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Largo de Santa Clara, Lisbon, Portugal
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The porcelain-white Panteão Nacional is a baroque beauty."
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Let's Go
"The dictator Salazar rededicated the building as the National Pantheon, although it now, ironically, houses the remains of some of his staunchest opponents. "
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Start at the ground level and see the tomb of the much beloved Amália Rodrigues, queen of fado.
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1 Star
"Begun in the 17C, the church was never completed. In the form of a Greek cross, it is now surmounted by a cupola, inaugurated in 1966."
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Afar Magazine
"In the 20th century, the Church of Santa Engrácia was converted into the national pantheon, in which important Portuguese personalities are buried."
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On the Grid
"Panteão Nacional is literally the national pantheon, a magnificent monument just across Feira da Ladra flea market, worth a visit for its architecture, culture and history."
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