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Plaza de FranciavsMuseo Panama Viejo
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Museo Panama Viejo ranks slightly higher than Plaza de Francia. Museo Panama Viejo comes in at #5 in Panama City with accolades from 4 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Plaza de Francia
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Plaza de Francia, Casco Viejo, Panama City, Panama
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Fodor's "The plaza covers part of a small peninsula that served as a bastion for the walled city's defense during its early years." Full review
Lonely Planet "At the tip of the southern point of Casco Viejo, this beautiful plaza pays homage to the French role in the construction of the canal." Full review
Museo Panama Viejo Fodor's Lonely Planet
Frommer's Lonely Planet
Avenida Cincuentenario, Panama City, Panama
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Fodor's "Panamá Viejo was founded in 1519 by the conquistador Pedroarias Dávila. Built on the site of an indigenous village that had existed for centuries, the city soon became a busy colonial outpost. "
Lonely Planet "In the original settlement, this museum hosts an impressive scale model of Panamá Viejo prior to 1671 as well as a few colonial artifacts." Full review
Frommer's "You can still admire the newly restored Plaza Mayor and adjoining bell tower of Panama's original cathedral, as well as collections of walls from various convents and palaces." Full review
Lonely Planet "Founded on August 15, 1519, by Spanish conquistador Pedro Arias de Ávila, the city of Panamá was the first European settlement along the Pacific." Full review
