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Elizabeth Bay House vs Sydney Observatory

Both are praised by travel writers. On balance, Sydney Observatory ranks slightly higher than Elizabeth Bay House. Sydney Observatory scores 81 with endorsements from 4 reviews including Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Elizabeth Bay House
Elizabeth Bay House
8 / 10
Seven Onslow Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, Sydney, New South Wales 2011
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Much of this densely populated but still-charming harborside suburb was originally part of the extensive Elizabeth Bay House grounds." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"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)." Full review
Fodor's 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." Full review
Time Out 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." Full review
Frommer's 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" Full review
Sydney Observatory
Sydney Observatory
8 / 10
1003 Upper Fort Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Originally a signaling station for communicating with ships anchored in the harbor, this handsome building on top of Observatory Hill is now an astronomy museum." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Built in the 1850s, Sydney’s copper-domed, Italianate observatory squats atop Observatory Hill , overlooking Millers Point and the harbour." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"Built in the 1850s, the Sydney Observatory houses Australia's oldest working telescope." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The East Dome houses a new state-of-the-art telescope with an "articulated relay eyepiece" – basically a piece of tech that allows people in wheelchairs easy viewing through the telescope. " Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The resident astronomer will target planets such as Jupiter and Saturn as well as only-in-the-southern-hemisphere sights such as the Southern Cross constellation." Full review
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