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Doge's PalacevsGallerie dell'Accademia
Both are praised by experts. Overall, Gallerie dell'Accademia is the choice of most reviewers compared to Doge's Palace. Gallerie dell'Accademia ranks #1 in Venice with positive reviews from 9 sources such as Frommer's, Concierge and The Telegraph.
Doge's Palace
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Lonely Planet
Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice
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"The extraordinary Gothic structure houses Tintoretto's Paradiso—one of the largest paintings in the world—which hangs in the Sala del Maggiore Consiglio." Full review
"An unobtrusive side door halfway down the right wall of the nave in San Marco leads straight into the courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace)." Full review
3 Stars
"Unmissable, this amazing palace reveals Venice's entire history." Full review
"Visit the interior for the best introduction to the city’s history... the rooms are decorated with frescoes and marble carvings." Full review
"This massive 14th-century palace served as the seat of government and residence of Venice’s doge." Full review
"Venice was all about shimmering exteriors concealing hard-nosed commercial or administrative activity, and the mainly 15th-century Doge’s Palace mirrors this perfectly. " Full review
"It's been rebuilt and expanded over the years, so it's really a conglomeration of multiple buildings and styles." Full review
8.0
"Views from the Venetian Lagoon give the Doge's Palace an ethereal look – almost like it's floating on top of water. But it's fitting, as the Doge's Palace has witnessed an intriguing history " Full review
Top choice
"Don’t be fooled by its genteel Gothic elegance: behind that lacy, pink-chequered facade, the doge’s palace shows serious muscle and a steely will to survive." Full review
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Fodor's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Frommer's
Condé Nast Traveler
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
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." Full review
"The viewable collection of lagoon-city masters, including Paolo Veneziano, Mantegna, Giorgione, Titian, and Tintoretto, doesn't disappoint."
Top choice
"Hardly academic, these galleries contain more murderous intrigue, forbidden romance and shameless politicking than the most outrageous Venetian parties." Full review
"The Accademia is the essential one-stop shop for Venetian painting, and one of the world's greatest art treasure houses." Full review
"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
"Now incorporating a building designed by Andrea Palladio, in addition to its former space, the impressive haul includes works by such top names as Bellini, Giorgione, Tintoretto, and Titian." Full review
"Venice’s prime museum for pre-19th century art, it’s the place to be if you’ve got a hankering for huge paintings of Renaissance dudes adoring Jesus. " Full review
3 Stars
"The city's finest art collection, the museum occupies a group of buildings comprising the Lateran convent, church of the Carità and the Scuola Grande della Carità." Full review
"The Accademia is to Venice what the Uffizi is to Florence: a superb repository of the very best of the city's art." Full review
"The Gallerie dell'Accademia is the place to see Venice through the eyes of centuries of famous Venetians" Full review