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Royal Ontario Museum vs Casa Loma

Both are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Royal Ontario Museum is preferred by most writers compared to Casa Loma. Royal Ontario Museum is ranked #2 in Toronto with approval from 8 reviews like concierge.com, Afar Magazine and Travel + Leisure.

Royal Ontario Museum
Royal Ontario Museum
9 / 10
100 Queen's Park Crescent, At Bloor St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C6, Canada
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Fodor's Fodor's
"What sets the ROM apart is that science, art, and archaeology exhibits are all appealingly presented in one gigantic complex." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Thrusting out over Bloor Street, this deconstructivist work of architecture has divided critics across the board."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Royal Ontario Museum, located near Queen’s Park and the University of Toronto, attracts over a million people each year." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The glass-and-steel structure is, depending on your point of view, either a grand gesture or a God-awful folly." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Known for its East Asian holdings, possesses a remarkable collection of six-million-plus artifacts and artworks from around the world." Full review
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Casa Loma
Casa Loma
8 / 10
1 Austin Terrace, at Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8, Canada
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A kitschy glitch in the city's skyline to locals, this castle on a hill offers an inspiring view of the sweep of the city." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Some love it, others dismiss it as a kitsch folly. Either way, Casa Loma is a sight to behold, with its corbelled towers and battlements." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"A European-style castle... grand display of extravagance." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Medieval mansion is a popular tourist attraction." Full review
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Especially well appointed are the Round Room with its exquisite Louis XV tapestry furnishings, the Windsor Room and Lady Pellatt's suite.
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire. " Full review
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