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Spanish Governor's Palace vs Institute of Texan Cultures

Both are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Institute of Texan Cultures is preferred by most writers compared to Spanish Governor's Palace. Institute of Texan Cultures has a TripExpert Score of 86 with approval from 5 reviews like Fodor's, Frommer's and Where.

Spanish Governor's Palace
Spanish Governor's Palace
8 / 10
105 Plaza de Armas, San Antonio, TX
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The beautiful 18th-century seat of Spanish power in Texas has period furnishings throughout its 10 rooms. Relax on the cobblestone patio and make a wish in the wishing well." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This low-profile adobe structure that was the seat of Texas' colonial government." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This National Historic Landmark near Market Square is Texas' sole surviving example of a colonial aristocrat's home." Full review
Where Where
"It has been called “the most beautiful building in San Antonio” by the National Geographic Society." Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
7.0
"Although it was never actually a palace, this adobe building certainly looks the part with rooms heavily decorated in 18th-century furnishings and a spectacular cobblestone patio." Full review
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Institute of Texan Cultures
Institute of Texan Cultures
8 / 10
801 E. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78205
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This interactive museum affiliated with the University of Texas focuses on the 25 ethnic groups who have made Texas what it is today." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Thirty cultures have made Texas what it is; explore them at the museum of the Institute of Texan Cultures." Full review
Where Where
"This University of Texas San Antonio museum is devoted to the preservation and progression of Texas culture through science, education and history." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Twenty-seven distinct ethnic and cultural groups are profiled at this HemisFair Park heritage museum. An outdoor interpretive area replicates a 19C pioneer village." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Much like an upside-down pyramid rising from the grounds of HemisFair Park, this 182,000-sq. ft. complex houses a museum, library, and archive." Full review