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Castelo de S. Jorge vs Rossio Square
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, St. George's Castle scores significantly better than Rossio Square. St. George's Castle has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 4 reviews like Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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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Rossio Square
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1100-026 Lisboa, Portogallo, Lisbon, Portugal
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"Lisbon's main square since before the Middle Ages is popularly known as the Rossio...[I]t is a grand space, with ornate French fountains."
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Lonely Planet
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"These cobbles have seen it all: witch burnings and bullfights, rallies and 1974 revolution carnations. Don’t miss Estação do Rossio, a frothy neo-Manueline station with horseshoe-shaped arches."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The statue of Dom Pedro IV stands in the centre of the square, overlooking the busy flower market set up among the baroque fountains."
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