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Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) vs Gallerie dell'Accademia
Both are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Gallerie dell'Accademia is the choice of most professionals compared to Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Gallerie dell'Accademia ranks #1 in Venice with accolades from 8 publications such as Fodor's, concierge.com and Frommer's.
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
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Castello 6363, Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice
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Fodor's
"A venerated jewel, this gorgeous church looms over one of the most picturesque squares in Venice."
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Time Out
"Santi Giovanni e Paolo was founded by the Dominican order in 1246 but not finished until 1430."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The Gothic church dedicated to them."
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"Built by the Dominicans from 1240 to 1430, this is the largest Gothic church in Venice."
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2 Stars
"In the Venetian dialect, Zanipòlo is a contraction of St John and St Paul. The austere Gothic basilica dedicated to them was the burial place for the doges and opens onto the square."
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Gallerie dell'Accademia
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Campo della Carità, 1050, 30123 Venezia Italy
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"The greatest collection of Venetian paintings in the world hangs in these galleries founded by Napoleon back in 1807."
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Concierge
"The viewable collection of lagoon-city masters, including Paolo Veneziano, Mantegna, Giorgione, Titian, and Tintoretto, doesn't disappoint."
Lonely Planet
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"Hardly academic, these galleries contain more murderous intrigue, forbidden romance and shameless politicking than the most outrageous Venetian parties."
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Time Out
"The Accademia is the essential one-stop shop for Venetian painting, and one of the world's greatest art treasure houses."
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Frommer's
"One of the highlights of Venice, a magnificent collection of European art and especially Venetian painting from the 14th to the 18th century."
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