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
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Defensa 755, San Telmo, Buenos Aires 1065, Argentina
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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."
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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
"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."
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Time Out
"Part archaeological museum, part event space, El Zanjón is a beautifully restored residence encapsulating three centuries of urban living."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A fascinating place to visit."
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Teatro Colon
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Cerrito 628, Buenos Aires 1010, Argentina
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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."
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Frommer's
"Buenos Aires's golden age of prosperity gave birth to this luxurious opera house."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This gorgeous and impressive seven-story building is one of BA's most prominent landmarks."
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Time Out
"With its regular lines and tempered classicism, the Colón is one of Buenos Aires' key architectural as well as cultural landmarks."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"One of the best operahouses in the world, and has exceptional acoustic qualities."
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