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Galleria dell’Accademia
Campo della Carità, Dorsoduro, Venice 1050 - Italy

The gallery was once a church and convent and although building started in 1100, it wasn’t finished until the 14th Century. The Academy of Fine Arts was founded by the Napoleonic government and is now home to the largest collection...
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Attractions near Galleria dell'Accademia
A selection of attractions close to Galleria dell'Accademia:
National Library Marciana  (< 1 Mile)
The National Library Marciana (Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana) began in 1468 from a collection by Cardinal Bessarione. The museum is home to the most important book...
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Palazzo Ducale  (< 1 Mile)
The Palazzo Ducale is sited close to the Basilica di San Marco and has been evolving into its present shape since around 1340. The main...
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Archaeological Museum  (< 1 Mile)
The Archaeological Museum is just a few minutes walk from the Marciana Library and is one of the oldest museums in Venice. It was built...
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St Mark’s Square  (< 1 Mile)
St Mark’s Square, or Piazza San Marco, is one of the city’s most popular areas and is considered by many to be the centre of...
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Church of San Marco Bell Tower  (< 1 Mile)
If you’re looking for the most spectacular view over Venice, then you’ll need to climb the bell tower of the Church of San Marco. From...
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Basilica San Marco - Galleria  (< 1 Mile)
The Galleria of the San Marco Basilica has on display many different works of art, tapestries and documents relating to the history of the Basilica....
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Ateneo di San Basso  (< 1 Mile)
The Ateneo di San Basso was built in 1076 making it one of the oldest churches in Venice. It was restored after suffering fire damage...
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Saint Mark's Basilica  (< 1 Mile)
Built in the 9th Century, Saint Mark’s Basilica is a splendid example of Eastern and Byzantine architectural influence. The church is lavish in its display...
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Church of St Stephen  (< 1 Mile)
The Chiesa di S. Stefano (Church of St Stephen) was built in the 13th Century by hermits. The church has seen a number of restorations...
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L'Arsenale  (< 1 Mile)
The imposing entrance – the Ingresso di Terra – is a Renaissance styled triumphal arch. The incredible marble lions that guard the gates came from...
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Rialto Bridge  (< 1 Mile)
Until the Accademia Bridge was built in 1854, the Ponte di Rialto was the only way to cross the Grand Canal. The present bridge, designed...
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Fortuny Museum  (< 1 Mile)
In 1956 the Fortuny Museum was donated to the city of Venice by Henriette, Mariano Fortuny’s widow. Fortuny was a friend and colleague of D’Annunzio,...
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Palazzo Grassi  (< 1 Mile)
The imposing 3-storeyed Palazzo was built for the Grassi family who lived there until the beginning of the 20th Century. The architecture is attributed to...
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SS. Giovanni e Paolo  (< 1 Mile)
This is one of the largest churches in Venice, begun by Dominican friars at the end of the 14th Century. The huge Gothic structure was...
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Museum of 18th Century Venice  (< 1 Mile)
The Museum of 18th Century Venice (Museo del ’700 Veneziano - Ca’ Rezzonico) is located in the last building planned by Baldassare Longhena. Inside it...
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Gesuati o S. Maria del Rosario  (< 1 Mile)
Gesuati o Santa Maria del Rosario is an 18th Century church built with the flair and skill of Massari, Morlaiter and Tiepolo. Inside is very...
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Scuola S. Giovanni Evangelista  (< 1 Mile)
The Scuola Grande di S. Giovanni Evangelista was erected at the end of the 14th Century. As a building it is an instant eye catcher...
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Oratorio dei Crociferi  (< 1 Mile)
The Oratorio dei Crociferi was built sometime in the 12th Century. It was once a part of a complex that included a church, a monastery,...
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection  (< 1 Mile)
Peggy Guggenheim was a wealthy American who began collected contemporary artwork after befriending modern artists such as Alexander Calder and Marcel Duchamp. The museum is...
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Madonna dell'Orto  (< 1 Mile)
The square outside the Madonna dell’Orto is formed by bricks in a fish bone design. The church is 14th Century and was originally known as...
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