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Santa Maria dei Miracoli vs Gallerie dell'Accademia

Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Gallerie dell'Accademia ranks significantly better than Santa Maria dei Miracoli. Gallerie dell'Accademia ranks #1 in Venice with recommendations from 9 publications such as Let's Go, The Telegraph and Fodor's.

Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Santa Maria dei Miracoli
8 / 10
Campo Santa Maria dei Miracoli, Venice
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Tiny yet harmoniously proportioned, this Renaissance gem, built between 1481 and 1489, is sheathed in marble and decorated inside with exquisite marble reliefs." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When Nicolò di Pietro’s Madonna icon started miraculously weeping in its outdoor shrine around 1480, crowd control became impossible in this cramped corner of Cannaregio." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Arguably one of the most exquisite churches in the world, Santa Maria dei Miracoli was built in the 1480s to house a miraculous image of the Madonna." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"One of the earliest and best examples of Renaissance art in Venice." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"A miracle indeed." 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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