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South African National Gallery vs Two Oceans Aquarium
Iziko South African National Gallery and Two Oceans Aquarium are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Two Oceans Aquarium is the choice of most professionals compared to Iziko South African National Gallery. Two Oceans Aquarium comes in at 90 with recommendations from 7 sources like Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
South African National Gallery
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Travel + Leisure
Condé Nast Traveler
National Geographic
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Frommer's
Government Ave., Cape Town Central, South Africa
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Features a wide range of African, French, English and Flemish works of art."
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Time Out
"The permanent collection dedicates space to... art spanning the centuries, interspersed with traditional African beadwork and contemporary South African works."
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Travel + Leisure
"African and European masters are on display in the permanent collection at South Africa's finest art venue, set amid the greenery of the lovely Company's Gardens."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"We’d recommend the South African National Gallery, which features an outstanding collection of work by African, British, and Flemish artists."
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National Geographic
"South Africa’s premier public gallery has a fantastic collection of art ranging from old Dutch masters to contemporary pieces."
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Fodor's
"The gallery owns an enormous body of work... there's always something provocative—whether it's documentary photographs or a multimedia exhibit."
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Afar Magazine
"South Africa's premier art museum houses South African, African, British, French, Dutch, and Flemish works."
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Frommer's
"Attention is given to showing off a broad cross-section of art from the south of Africa, going both back in time and across genres."
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It's a bonus that you will inevitably walk through the Company's Gardens to get to the museum (do walk through after your visit)
Two Oceans Aquarium
Time Out
Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Dock Road, V & A Waterfront, Cape Town Central 8002, South Africa
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Time Out
"This underwater wonderland offers some of the most bizarre sea life you might ever care to meet... the I&J Predator Tank is the undisputed pièce de résistance,."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Given Cape Town's close proximity to the meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic oceans, its marine life is a major draw. Species range from sea urchins to ragged-tooth sharks, and..."
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Fodor's
"This aquarium is widely considered one of the finest in the world. Stunning displays reveal the marine life of the warm Indian Ocean and the icy Atlantic."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"If you don't get a chance to observe the aquatic fauna while diving along the Atlantic or Indian Coasts, this aquarium is an excellent alternative."
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Afar Magazine
"There are loads of activities for the kids and tons of very useful info for all ages."
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Take the opportunity here to swim with the sharks.
Travel + Leisure
"You'll find separate galleries for Atlantic and Indian Ocean animals, and you can interact with penguins and—if you have scuba certification—dive in the predator tank alongside the ragged-tooth sharks."
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Frommer's
"The most exciting attraction at the Waterfront...from the brightly hued fish found on coral reefs to exhilarating encounters with ragged tooth sharks."
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There are a number of well-simulated environments, including... the magnificent Kelp Forest tank.
