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City Hall Visitor Center vs Barnes
Both City Hall and The Barnes Foundation are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, The Barnes Foundation ranks significantly higher than City Hall. The Barnes Foundation comes in at 98 with recommendations from 11 publications such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Condé Nast Traveler.
City Hall Visitor Center
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Penn Square, Broad and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Fodor's
"Topped by a 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn, City Hall was Philadelphia's tallest building until 1987."
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Frommer's
"The charming building is still in use as the mayor's office and is home to offices from the Register of Wills to city courtrooms to city council's quarters."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The majestic City Hall, completed in 1901, stands 548ft tall in Penn Sq."
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Not For Tourists
"Its the largest municipal building in the world."
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"City Hall still functions as Philadelphia's ceremonial "palace"."
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Barnes
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2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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Frommer's
"This world-renown museum is stuffed with some 8,000 largely Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works."
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The number of visitors is strictly limited, and entries are timed, so it is wise to book tickets ahead of time.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Exceptionally fine collection of impressionist, post-impressionist and early French modern paintings, including works by Cézanne, Degas, Matisse, Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Van Gogh."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Displays works by masters like Matisse, Cézanne, and Renoir in a peaceful salon-style setting."
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Not For Tourists
"The collection's controversial move to the city is to your benefit. Go!"
Fodor's
"While the statistics are impressive—81 Renoirs, 69 Cézannes, 59 Matisses, 46 Picassos, 7 Van Goghs, 6 Seurats (and many more)—almost more inspiring is this soaring marble-and-glass museum. "
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