Experts' Choice Award Gallerie Dell'Accademia
What the experts agree on
Venice's premier art museum, housing the definitive collection of Venetian painting (Titian, Tintoretto, Bellini) from the 14th-18th centuries. Experts call it a must-see; plan at least 90 minutes.
“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.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
Fodor's "The greatest collection of Venetian paintings in the world hangs in these galleries founded by Napoleon back in 1807." Full review
Concierge "The viewable collection of lagoon-city masters, including Paolo Veneziano, Mantegna, Giorgione, Titian, and Tintoretto, doesn't disappoint."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Hardly academic, these galleries contain more murderous intrigue, forbidden romance and shameless politicking than the most outrageous Venetian parties." Full review
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
Let's Go "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
Michelin Guide 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 Telegraph "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
Afar Magazine "The Gallerie dell'Accademia is the place to see Venice through the eyes of centuries of famous Venetians" Full review
Time Out "Art lovers could easily spend a day here, and you need at least 90 minutes for even the most casual visit." Full review
U.S. News & World Report9.0
"Originally an academy, this attraction was later turned into the Galleria dell'Accademia museum by none other than Napoléon. Today, it's filled with an expansive collection of Venetian..." Full review
