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Palacio de Bellas Artes vs Museo Soumaya

Both are highly recommended by experts. Overall, Palacio de Bellas Artes ranks slightly better than Museo Soumaya. Palacio de Bellas Artes is ranked #4 in Mexico City with accolades from 7 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.

Palacio de Bellas Artes
Palacio de Bellas Artes
9 / 10
Av. Juárez Centro Histórico 06050 Ciudad de México
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Construction on this colossal white-marble opera house began in 1904 by Porfirio Díaz." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The main attraction is a copy of the mural that Rivera originally painted for New York City's Rockefeller Center in 1933."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Immense murals by world-famous Mexican artists dominate the top floors of this splendid white-marble palace." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This breathtaking building was completed in 1934 and has been the most important center for fine arts in the country ever since." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The imposing, white-domed wedding cake now known as Palacio de Bellas Artes was originally planned as a national theater, and construction was begun in 1904." Full review
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Museo Soumaya
Museo Soumaya
9 / 10
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Ampliacion Granada, Miguel Hidalgo, 11529 City 01090
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Fodor's Fodor's
"One of Mexico City's newest architectural icons opened in 2011 and includes one of the most valuable collections of art in Latin America." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Holds a large collection of sculptures by Frenchman Auguste Rodin and Catalan surrealist Salvador Dalí." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Includes works from Degas, Matisse, Renoir, Daumier, collections of Mexican portraits... and paintings by Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The original Plaza Loreto branch still houses four exhibition rooms inside a colonial-era villa-like building." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This grandiose museum, which belongs to Mexican magnate Carlos Slim is housed in a bold architectural complex, named after his deceased wife." Full review
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