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El Zanjon de Granados vs Teatro Colon

Both are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Teatro Colon ranks significantly higher than El Zanjon de Granados. Teatro Colon ranks #2 in Buenos Aires with praise from 7 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Afar Magazine.

El Zanjon de Granados
El Zanjon de Granados
8 / 10
Defensa 755, San Telmo, Buenos Aires 1065, Argentina
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The street it's on was once a small river—the zanjón, or gorge, of the property's name—where the first, unsuccessful attempt to found Buenos Aires took place in 1536." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"In 1985, local businessman Jorge Eckstein bought a semiabandoned San Telmo town house built in the 1830s by the wealthy Miguens family."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Historic in architectural form, this museum and event space is housed in a 178-year-old mansion–turned–boarding house that once sat atop the city’s earliest sewer system." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Part archaeological museum, part event space, El Zanjón is a beautifully restored residence encapsulating three centuries of urban living." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A fascinating place to visit." Full review
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Teatro Colon
Teatro Colon
8 / 10
Cerrito 628, Buenos Aires 1010, Argentina
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Its magnitude, magnificent acoustics, and opulence (grander than Milan's La Scala) position the Teatro Colón (Colón Theater) among the world's top five opera theraters." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Buenos Aires's golden age of prosperity gave birth to this luxurious opera house." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This gorgeous and impressive seven-story building is one of BA's most prominent landmarks." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"With its regular lines and tempered classicism, the Colón is one of Buenos Aires' key architectural as well as cultural landmarks." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"One of the best operahouses in the world, and has exceptional acoustic qualities." Full review
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