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Castelo de S. Jorge vs Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
St. George's Castle and Praca do Comercio are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, St. George's Castle is preferred by most reviewers compared to Praca do Comercio. St. George's Castle is ranked #4 in Lisbon with approval from 4 reviews including Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Fodor'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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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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Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco)
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Pr. do Comércio P - 1100 Lisbon, Portugal
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With its grand 18th-century arcades, lemon-meringue facades and mosaic cobbles, the riverfront Praça do Comércio is a square to out-pomp them all."
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Fodor's
"The Triumphal Arch offers unique views over the city center and its surroundings."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Prince Luis Felipe, were assassinated on the square on 1 February 1908."
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Afar Magazine
"Located right on the river, Lisbon’s massive main square is home to a plethora of gorgeous 18th-century architecture, all built after the devastating 1755 earthquake."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Lisbon certainly doesn’t lack for stunning plazas, but perhaps the most important—the grandest of them all—is Praça do Comércio."
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