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Ca' d'Oro vs Gallerie dell'Accademia

Both are recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Gallerie dell'Accademia scores slightly higher than Ca' d'Oro. Gallerie dell'Accademia comes in at 96 with accolades from 9 publications such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Time Out.

Ca' d'Oro
Ca' d'Oro
8 / 10
Cannaregio 3931-3932, 30121 Venice
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Along the Grand Canal, you can’t miss 15th-century Ca’ d’Oro's lacy arcaded Gothic facade , resplendent even without the original gold-leaf details that gave the palace its name." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This exquisite Venetian Gothic palace was once literally a "Golden House," when its marble traceries and ornaments were embellished with gold." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"The vaporetto is the best way to the see the Grand Canal, to take in its famous palazzi in one great swoop." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"For a break from the art, step through the glass doors onto the balcony, towering over the happening Grand Canal, though your best views will definitely be from the vaporetto down below." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
" Ca' d'Oro—also known as the Galleria Giorgio Franchetti—is a treasure trove of artwork collected by the eponymous baron, who devoted his life to restoring this 15th-century gothic palazzo." Full review
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Gallerie dell'Accademia
Gallerie dell'Accademia
9 / 10
Campo della Carità, 1050, 30123 Venezia Italy
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The greatest collection of Venetian paintings in the world hangs in these galleries founded by Napoleon back in 1807." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The viewable collection of lagoon-city masters, including Paolo Veneziano, Mantegna, Giorgione, Titian, and Tintoretto, doesn't disappoint."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Hardly academic, these galleries contain more murderous intrigue, forbidden romance and shameless politicking than the most outrageous Venetian parties." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The Accademia is the essential one-stop shop for Venetian painting, and one of the world's greatest art treasure houses." Full review
Frommer's 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." Full review
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