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Teatro Colon vs Calle Defensa
Both Teatro Colon and San Telmo are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Teatro Colon is preferred by most professionals compared to San Telmo. Teatro Colon has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 6 reviewers including Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
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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Calle Defensa
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Travel + Leisure
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Afar Magazine
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Frommer's
"A masterpiece not just for its soaring wrought-iron interior, but for the atmosphere you'll find here."
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Travel + Leisure
"Depending on the visitor, either a lovably bohemian neighborhood of art galleries and ancient homes or a grungy neighborhood of overpriced tchotchkes."
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Travel + Leisure
"On Sundays it feels like the entire population of Buenos Aires flocks to the San Telmo neighborhood, home to a network of antiques centers that seems to stretch for miles."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"It is a lively neighbourhood, that comes into its own on Sundays,."
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Afar Magazine
"The streets surrounding the Plaza Dorrego are filled with vendors selling art, antiques and souvenirs."
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