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Singapore Botanic Gardens vs Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
Both Singapore Botanic Gardens and Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple are praised by expert writers. Overall, Singapore Botanic Gardens is preferred by most professionals compared to Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. Singapore Botanic Gardens comes in at 93 with recommendations from 6 publications including Michelin Guide, Fodor's and concierge.com.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
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1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore
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Fodor's
"The gardens were begun in 1859 and carry the hallmarks of Victorian garden design—gazebos, pavilions, and ornate bandstands included."
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Concierge
"Originally developed in 1869 for the scientific study of cash crops like cocoa and nutmeg, this beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
Frommer's
"Carved out within the tropical setting lies a marshgarden awash with water lilies and papyrus plants."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Established in 1860, this wonderful 52-hectare park retains an aura of Victorian gentility, with its swan lake, symphony stage and themed gardens."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"This beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
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Don't miss the exquisite National Orchid Garden, with some 700 species of flower (180 of them native to Singapore).
Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple
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141 Serangoon Rd, Singapore 218042, Singapore
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Fodor's
"Dedicated to Kali the Courageous, a ferocious incarnation of Shiva's wife, Parvati the Beautiful, this temple was built in 1881 by indentured Bengali laborers."
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Frommer's
"This Hindu temple is primarily for the worship of Shiva's wife, Kali, who destroys ignorance, maintains world order, and blesses those who strive for knowledge of God."
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Lonely Planet
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"This Shaivite temple, dedicated to Kali, is the most colourful and bustling in Little India."
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Travel + Leisure
"Dour Brahman priests perform their time-honored devotions to the destroyer goddess Kali."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Today it remains a popular meeting point especially during the four daily puju (prayer) sessions."
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