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Institut du Monde Arabe vs Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris

Both are rated highly by travel writers. Overall, Notre Dame Cathedral is preferred by most writers compared to Museum of the Arab World. Notre Dame Cathedral is ranked #4 in Paris with recommendations from 7 publications like concierge.com, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.

Institut du Monde Arabe
Institut du Monde Arabe
8 / 10
1 rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard, 75236 Paris
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This eye-catching metal-and-glass tower by architect Jean Nouvel cleverly uses metal diaphragms in the shape of square Arabic-style screens to work like a camera lens." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"For insights into the way France has handled its relations with the Arab world, consider making a trek to this bastion of Arab intellect and aesthetics." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Arab World Institute in Paris’ Fifth Arrondissement serves to foster goodwill and cross-cultural communication between Europe and the Middle East." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A clever blend of high-tech and Arab influences, this Seine-side grand projet was constructed between 1980 and 1987 to a design by Jean Nouvel." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The Institute, whose purpose is to make Arab civilisation more widely known, includes a museum, a library, a documentation centre and a sound and image area." Full review
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Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Paris
9 / 10
6 place du Parvis Notre-Dame, Ile de la Cité, 75004 Paris
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Though many disagree, we feel Notre-Dame is more interesting outside than in, and you'll want to walk all around it to fully appreciate this "vast symphony of stone"." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Looming above Place du Parvis on the Ile de la Cité is the iconic Cathédrale de Notre-Dame." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Seen from a distance, the mismatched spires and dazzling silhouette of Chartres cathedral burst out of the Beauce cornfields and dominate the skyline..." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"This great Gothic masterpiece ranks among the most moving and important Christian sites in the world."
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Although it's one of Paris's most consistently popular tourist sites, this Gothic cathedral still has the power to stun." Full review
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