Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice
The Gallerie dell’Accademia has the largest collection of Venetian art in the world, with masterworks from painters such as Tiziano, Veronés, Canaletto and Bellini.
The Gallerie dell'Accademia has the largest Venetian art collection in Venice and is one of the most important art galleries in the world.
The Accademia opened to the public in 1817. It had previously been part of the art academy of Venice, until it became independent from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia and it was decided to bring all the pre-nineteenth century Venetian art together. Since its creation, the collection has grown thanks to private donations and acquisitions. It is currently made up of over 800 paintings.
The Gallerie dell’Accademia is housed in the complex of the Scuola della Carità, three very important religious buildings. The complex includes the Chiesa di Santa Maria della Carità and the Canonici Lateranensi monastery.
Its collection includes works of art by renowned Italian artists like Veronese, Canaletto, Tintoretto, Titian and Bellini.
Worth Visiting?
The Gallerie dell’Accademia is not to be missed if you are a fan of art. If, on the other hand, you are not very interested in art, there are other things you might enjoy more in Venice.
Schedule
Mondays: 8:15 am to 2 pm
Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15 am to 7:15 pm
Closed 1st January, 1st May and 25th December
Price
Adults: € 15 (US$ 15.80)
EU Citizens aged 18-25: € 2 (US$ 2.10)
People aged 26-35 valid on Fridays from 5:15 to 7 pm: € 10 (US$ 10.50)
First morning (8:15 am to 9 am): € 10 (US$ 10.50)
Children under 18: free admission
Transport
Water Bus: Accademia, llines 1, 2 and N
Nearby places
Ca' Rezzonico (296 m) Church of San Barnaba (338 m) Ponte dei Pugni (382 m) Dorsoduro (447 m) Santa María della Salute (490 m)
