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Asian Civilisations Museum vs Sri Mariamman Temple
Asian Civilisations Museum and Sri Mariamman Temple are both rated highly by professionals. On balance, Asian Civilisations Museum ranks significantly better than Sri Mariamman Temple. Asian Civilisations Museum comes in at #1 in Singapore with positive reviews from 10 sources like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Travel + Leisure.
Asian Civilisations Museum
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1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, Singapore
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Concierge
"Singapore's confluence of Chinese, Indian, and Malay cultures makes it the ideal place to learn about these civilizations and their historic interactions."
Frommer's
"If you have time for only one museum, this is the one I recommend."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Inside an impressive 1865 building named in honour of Queen Victoria, this museum is a must for any Singapore visit – escape the humidity, put your watch in your pocket and get lost inside."
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Travel + Leisure
"The fine, jewel-box Asian Civilisations Museum was opened in a colonial-era riverfront structure. Articles Singapore's Modern Revolution."
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Fodor's
"With 11 galleries spread over three levels, each of the regions has its own thematic timeline and permanent display."
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Sri Mariamman Temple
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244 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058793, Singapore
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Fodor's
"Singapore's oldest Hindu temple has a pagoda-like entrance topped by one of the most ornate gopurams (pyramidal gateway towers) you're likely to ever see outside of South India."
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Frommer's
"As the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, Sri Mariamman has been the central point of Hindu tradition and culture."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Paradoxically in the middle of Chinatown, this is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, originally built in 1823, then rebuilt in 1843."
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Afar Magazine
"Both beautiful and creepy, it is full of intricacies and mystery."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in the city, is decorated with a host of multicoloured statues of divinities. A must-see during your tour of Singapore's Chinatown."
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