The Gallerie, housed in 24 rooms, contains the most important collection of Venetian painting from the 14th to the 18th century, including some absolute masterpieces such as “The Tempest” by Giorgione, “The Pietà” by Titian, “The cycle of the Stories of Saint Ursula” by Carpaccio from the homonymous School, and “The Feast in the House of Levi” by Veronese.
On the top floor of the Palladian convent is the Quadreria, open to the public free of charge, by reservation only. The Drawing Cabinet of the Gallerie dell’Accademia holds among others some of the most important sheets of Western culture, including Leonardo’s “Vitruvian Man”.
Information about Gallerie dell’Accademia
Monday: 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM Tuesday to Sunday: 8:15 AM – 7:15 PM. Ticket sales end 45 minutes before closing
€ 9.00
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