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Griffith Observatory vs Egyptian Theatre

Both Egyptian Theatre and Griffith Observatory are endorsed by experts. Overall, Griffith Observatory ranks significantly better than Egyptian Theatre. Griffith Observatory comes in at #3 in Los Angeles with approval from 10 reviews like On the Grid, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.

Griffith Observatory
Griffith Observatory
9 / 10
2800 E. Observatory Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
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Fodor's Fodor's
"High on a hillside overlooking the city, the Griffith Observatory is one of the most celebrated icons of Los Angeles." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This 72-year-old Greek Revival landmark on a hilltop in Griffith Park is one of L.A.'s most recognizable icons, forever enshrined in the zeitgeist by the movie Rebel Without a Cause."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its planetarium boasts the world’s most advanced star projector, and astronomical displays touch on the evolution of the telescope, and the ultraviolet x-rays used to map our solar system." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Los Angeles institution, the Griffith Observatory opened in 1935 with the mission of “inspiring everyone to observe, ponder, and understand the sky.”" Full review
Time Out Time Out
""If every person could look through that telescope," declared Griffith J Griffith, "it would revolutionize the world"." Full review
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Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre
8 / 10
6712 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The nonprofit American Cinematheque now hosts special screenings and discussions with notable filmmakers, and on weekends you can watch a documentary about Hollywood history." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Conceived by grandiose impresario Sid Grauman, the Egyptian Theatre is just down the street from his better-known Chinese Theatre, but it remains less altered from its original design." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Egyptian, the first of the grand movie palaces on Hollywood Blvd, premiered Robin Hood in 1922." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Four 20-foot-tall columns, Sphinx heads, and hieroglyphics stand at the main entrance of the landmark Hollywood movie theater where Sid Grauman staged the first Hollywood premiere." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This ornate movie house, done up in Egyptian Revival style... a fun alternative to the touristy Chinese Theatre." Full review
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