Introduction The Gallerie dell'Accademia is a museum gallery of pre-19th-century art in Venice, northern Italy. It is housed in the Scuola della Carità on the south bank of the Grand Canal, within the sestiere of Dorsoduro. The museum was originally the gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, the art academy of Venice, from which it became independent in 1879.
Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, Italy
Introduction
The Gallerie dell'Accademia is a museum gallery of pre-19th-century art in Venice, northern Italy. It is housed in the Scuola della Carità on the south bank of the Grand Canal, within the sestiere of Dorsoduro. The museum was originally the gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, the art academy of Venice, from which it became independent in 1879.
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History
The Gallerie dell'Accademia was established in 1750 as the gallery of the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia, the art academy of Venice. The museum became independent in 1879 and for which the Ponte dell'Accademia and the Accademia boat landing station for the vaporetto water bus are named.
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Collections
The museum houses a vast collection of pre-19th-century art, including paintings by famous artists such as
Vittore Crivelli [http://ArtsDot.com/@/Vittore-Crivelli],
Jacopo Bellini [http://ArtsDot.com/@/Jacopo-Bellini], and
Antonio Stom [http://ArtsDot.com/@/Antonio-Stom]. Some of the notable paintings in the museum's collection include:
Location
The museum is located on the south bank of the Grand Canal, within the sestiere of Dorsoduro. It is easily accessible by vaporetto water bus, with a boat landing station named after the museum. The nearby Ponte dell'Accademia bridge offers a scenic view of the Grand Canal and the museum.
Grand Canal (Venice) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Canal_(Venice)]
Conclusion
The Gallerie dell'Accademia is a must-visit museum for anyone interested in pre-19th-century art. With its vast collection of paintings and sculptures, the museum offers a unique insight into the artistic heritage of Venice and Italy as a whole.
Gallerie dell'Accademia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallerie_dell%27Accademia]