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San Giorgio Maggiore vs Gallerie dell'Accademia

Gallerie dell'Accademia and San Giorgio Maggiore are both recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, Gallerie dell'Accademia ranks significantly higher than San Giorgio Maggiore. Gallerie dell'Accademia scores 96 with accolades from 9 reviewers such as Time Out, Michelin Guide and Let's Go.

San Giorgio Maggiore
San Giorgio Maggiore
8 / 10
Isola San Giorgio Maggiore, 30124 Venice
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Fodor's Fodor's
"There's been a church on this island since the 8th century, with a Benedictine monastery added in the 10th century." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This church sits on the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"This unique spot cried out for a masterpiece. Palladio provided it." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The island of San Giorgio Maggiore is not on the main tourist circuit and this is part of its charm." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This church sits on the little island of San Giorgio Maggiore... two epic paintings by an elderly Tintoretto,." 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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