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Doge's Palace vs Gallerie 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
Doge's Palace
8 / 10
Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice
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Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"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
Time Out Time Out
"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
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Unmissable, this amazing palace reveals Venice's entire history." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"Visit the interior for the best introduction to the city’s history... the rooms are decorated with frescoes and marble carvings." Full review
Let's Go Let's Go
"This massive 14th-century palace served as the seat of government and residence of Venice’s doge." 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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