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Pierhead Building vs National Museum Cardiff
National Museum Cardiff and Pierhead Building are both rated highly by professional travelers. On balance, National Museum Cardiff scores significantly higher than Pierhead Building. National Museum Cardiff has a TripExpert Score of 84 with recommendations from 3 reviews including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Pierhead Building
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Lonely Planet
Maritime Road, Cardiff CF10 4PZ, Wales
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Fodor's
"Topped by a distinctive redbrick clock tower, the Victorian Gothic Pierhead contains a good exhibition on Welsh history, including a few artifacts relating to the medieval struggle for independence from England."
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Lonely Planet
"One of the waterfront's few Victorian remnants, Pierhead is a red-brick and glazed-terracotta French Gothic confection, built in 1897 with Bute family money in order to impress the maritime traffic."
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Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This tiled, red brick building was completed in 1896 by an associate of William Burges and was previously used as offices."
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Lonely Planet
"One of the waterfront's few Victorian remnants, Pierhead is a red-brick and glazed-terracotta French Gothic confection, built in 1897 with Bute family money to impress the maritime traffic."
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National Museum Cardiff
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Cathays Park in the Civic Centre, Cardiff CF10 3NP, Wales
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Fodor's
"At this splendid museum, you can learn about the story of Wales through its archaeology, art, and industry."
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Lonely Planet
Top choice
" It's one of Britain's best museums; you'll need at least three hours to do it justice, but it could easily consume the best part of a rainy day."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The charming and eclectic National Museum Cardiff has plenty to keep you occupied for several hours."
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