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Plaza de Mayo vs Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes

Both are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes ranks significantly higher than Plaza de Mayo. Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes has a TripExpert Score of 97 with recommendations from 8 publications such as Travel + Leisure, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Plaza de Mayo
Plaza de Mayo
9 / 10
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The plaza remains the traditional site for ceremonies, rallies, and protests. The balcony facing Plaza de Mayo is a presidential podium." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"At the Plaza de Mayo's center, one finds the Pirámide de Mayo, an obelisk commemorating the May uprising, and the square is bordered by the impressive Banco de la Nación."
Frommer's Frommer's
"I highly recommend visiting Plaza de Mayo on a Thursday afternoon to see the Madres speak about their missing children in front of the Casa Rosada." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Plaza de Mayo remains the political heart of Buenos Aires, serving as a forum for protests with many camping out here overnight." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"When people refer to Buenos Aires as the Paris of South America, they are remembering this genteel quarter along the Avenida de Mayo." Full review
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Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
9 / 10
Av. del Libertador 1473, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The world's largest collection of Argentine art is displayed in this huge golden-color stone building." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The terra-cotta-colored Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes... opened its doors in 1933 and remains Argentina's number-one fine arts museum."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This is Argentina’s most important national arts museum and contains many key works by Benito Quinquela Martín, Xul Solar, Edwardo Sívori and other Argentine artists." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Old-world masters like Rubens and Picasso are well represented, but the best part of the museum is the Argentinean art—the most extensive collection anywhere." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The MNBA is home to 32 rooms, sculpture patios, an architecture display, studios, a library and an auditorium." Full review
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