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Casa Loma vs Art Gallery of Ontario
Both are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario ranks significantly better than Casa Loma. The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario is ranked #3 in Toronto with endorsements from 9 sources like Time Out, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
Casa Loma
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1 Austin Terrace, at Spadina Ave, Toronto, Ontario M5R 1X8, Canada
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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."
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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."
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Fodor's
"A European-style castle... grand display of extravagance."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Medieval mansion is a popular tourist attraction."
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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
"A 98-room castle in the middle of Toronto that bankrupted a 19th century electricity multimillionaire. "
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Art Gallery of Ontario
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317 Dundas St. W., Toronto, Ontario M5T 1G4, Canada
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Fodor's
"The AGO is hard to miss: the monumental glass and titanium facade designed by Toronto native son Frank Gehry hovering over the main building is a stunning beauty."
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Travel + Leisure
"One of the largest art museums in North America, the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) showcases more than 80,000 works dating from A.D. 100 to present day."
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Time Out
"The Henry Moore sculpture gallery, the fine European collection, the Group of Seven or other stand-outs from the permanent collection."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Aside from their 80,000 pieces of artwork, AGO also houses a theater, high-end restaurant, café, and enough architectural wonder to keep you occupied for hours."
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One of our favorite AGO activities is First Thursdays
Travel + Leisure
"This Frank Gehry updated art museum houses over 80,000 works spanning the first century to present day."
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