Gallerie dell'Accademia : While Leonardo da Vinci's Vitruvian Man is the most renowned work in the Gallery, it is only exhibited for visitors on rare occasions

Gallerie dell'Accademia : Nonetheless, the Gallery displays an abundance of other artworks to captivate and inspire, such as the wall-sized 'The feast in the house of Levi' by Paolo Veronese

Gallerie dell'Accademia : Another painting intertwined with the Renaissance legends of the city: 'The fisherman presenting the Ring to Doge Gradenigo' by Paris Bordone

Gallerie dell'Accademia : The sheer beauty of 'Madonna and Child with Saint Catherine and Saint Mary Magdalene' by Giovanni Bellini

Gallerie dell'Accademia : 'The Creation of the Animals' by Tintoretto vividly portrays the biblical narrative from the Book of Genesis, capturing the moment when God breathes life into the sea-dwelling creatures, followed by birds, and finally land animals

Gallerie dell'Accademia : The presence of works such as 'The Hermit Saints' triptych by Hieronymus Bosch proves it's not just Italian painters' work on display at the Gallery

Gallerie dell'Accademia : One of the 37 halls of the Gallery

Gallerie dell'Accademia

Art museum documenting the evolution of Venetian art from the 13th to the 18th centuries.

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Highlights

The collection

Within the 37 halls, you will marvel at more than 800 paintings by renowned artists such as Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Veronese, Tintoretto, Titian, Tiepolo and many others.

L'uomo vitruviano

Da Vinci's 'Vitruvian Man' has been one of the museum's prized holdings since 1822. Note that it is rarely on display, as the work is fragile and sensitive to light.

Santa Maria della Carità

The galleries are housed in a complex of three former 12th-century religious establishments, adding an extra layer of charm and historical depth to your visit.

Why visit

Immerse yourself in one of Italy's finest art collections, featuring breathtaking canvases brimming with color, light and splendor.

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Audio guide

With so much to absorb, consider getting a catalog from the store or grabbing an audio guide.

Both provide valuable context that will enhance your appreciation of what you'll see.

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The official online gallery features around 400 artworks from the exhibition.

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The 7 Scuole Grandi

One of the three buildings housing the Gallery today used to be the first Scuola Grande of Venice.

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Titian vs. Tintoretto

Tintoretto's dynamic portrayal of the 'Presentation of the Virgin' in Madonna dell'Orto, created to outdo Titian's version in the Gallery, underscores the competition and rivalry between the two artists.

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