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Art Gallery of New South Wales vs Elizabeth Bay House
Both Art Gallery of New South Wales and Elizabeth Bay House are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Art Gallery of New South Wales ranks significantly better than Elizabeth Bay House. Art Gallery of New South Wales is ranked #3 in Sydney with recommendations from 8 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Art Gallery of New South Wales
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Art Gallery Rd, The Domain, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With its classical Greek frontage and modern rear end, the ultrareputable Art Gallery of NSW plays a prominent and gregarious role in Sydney society."
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Fodor's
"Apart from Canberra's National Gallery, this is the best place to explore the evolution of European-influenced Australian art, as well as the distinctly different concepts that underlie Aboriginal art."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"Modern and contemporary works are displayed in the gallery's light-filled spaces, which is located in beautiful parklands overlooking the Royal Botanic Gardens."
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Afar Magazine
"The Art Gallery of New South Wales is a stunningly beautiful gallery which houses an impressive collection of Australian indigenous art, as well as contemporary works."
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Definitely don't miss the Yiribana collection on the lower level.
Travel + Leisure
"The Art Gallery of New South Wales is your first port of call if you want to see a wide range of art both classic and contemporary, and admission is free to peruse its permanent collection."
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Elizabeth Bay House
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Seven Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
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"Much of this densely populated but still-charming harborside suburb was originally part of the extensive Elizabeth Bay House grounds."
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Lonely Planet
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"Completed in 1839 for Colonial Secretary Alexander Macleay, this elegant neoclassical mansion by architect John Verge was one of the finest houses in the colony (and still is)."
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Fodor's
"The most striking feature is an oval-shaped salon with a winding staircase, naturally lighted by glass panels in the domed roof. The view from the front-facing windows across Elizabeth Bay is stunning."
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Time Out
"The beautiful house (now run by the Historic Houses Trust) still breathes noblesse, wealth and good taste. Rooms are furnished as they would have been in its heyday."
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Frommer's
"Perched on a headland with some of the best harbor views in Sydney, this colonial mansion was built in 1835 and was considered “the finest house in the colony"
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