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Fitzwilliam Museum vs St. John's College
Both are recommended by writers. On balance, Fitzwilliam Museum is the choice of most reviewers compared to St. John's College. Fitzwilliam Museum ranks #1 in Cambridge with recommendations from 5 reviewers including Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
Fitzwilliam Museum
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Trumpington St., Cambridge CB2 1RB
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Frommer's
"This is one of Britain's finest museums... the permanent collections contain remarkable antiquities."
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Fodor's
"Has one of Britain's most outstanding collections of art and antiquities."
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Highlights include two large Titians, an extensive collection of French impressionist paintings
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built to house the fabulous treasures that the seventh Viscount Fitzwilliam bequeathed to his old university."
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Travel + Leisure
"Make a beeline for the Italian paintings gallery to see the Annunciation by Domenico Veneziano."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Designed by Georges Basevi in a monumental neo-Classical style, verging on Victorian Baroque, the university's museum opened its doors to the public in 1843."
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St. John's College
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St. John's St., Cambridge CB2 1TP
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Lonely Planet
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"Over the bridge is the 19th-century New Court, an extravagant neo-Gothic creation, and out to the left are impressive views of the Backs. "
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Fodor's
"If you walk through to the riverbank, you can stroll along the Backs and photograph the elegant bridge."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"A tour of St John's College (founded 1511) is a walk through the world of architecture. It is Cambridge's second largest college."
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