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Venice Art Galleries (Venice, Italy)



Venice, Italy art galleries display some wonderful collections of art, including paintings by local and world-famous artists, both modern and more classical. Here are some of the top Venice art galleries worth visiting.

Venice Art Galleries: Accademia Gallery - Campo della Carità, Accademia, Dorsoduro, Venice
Tel: +39 (0)41 522 2247
With spectacular masterpieces from the 14th century to the 18th century by world-famous artists, such as Bellini, Giorgione, Rosalba Carriera, Longhi, Tintoretto, Titian, Tiziano and Veronese to name but a few, this is one of the most prestigious and overwhelming art galleries in the country. The Accademia Gallery is home to Venice's single most important art collection, with many beautiful and well-displayed paintings, and is well worth visiting. Guided tours in English are available, as are audio guides. Combined tickets can be purchased and these also include entrance to the Museo Orientale and Galleria Franchetti.
Art gallery open: daily - 09:00 to 19:00, closing at 14:00 on Sunday and Monday
Art gallery admission: charge, free to under 18s and senior citizens




Venice Art Galleries: Bac Art Studio - Fondamenta Venier, near the Gallerie dell'Accademia, 862 Dorsoduro, Venice
Tel: +39 (0)41 522 8171
Founded in 1977 by Paolo Baruffaldi and Cadore, the Bac Art Studio features many interesting and important paintings of Venice scenes, angels, flowers and animals. Regular exhibitions are also hosted for local artists.
Art gallery admission: charge

Venice Art Galleries: Bugno - Campo San Fantin, 1996/a San Marco, Venice
Tel: +39 (0)41 523 1305
This well-known retailer of contemporary art displays many wonderful modern paintings. There are also some interesting sculptures on display, made from a variety of materials, including stylish wooden works by artist Demarchi.

Venice Art Galleries: Contini - Campo Santo Stefano, 2765 San Marco, Venice
Tel: +39 (0)41 520 7525
With paintings by famous artists including Chagall, Giacometti, Magritte, and Picasso, the Contini art gallery is also a dealer in art by Botero, Navarro Vires, Zoran Music and sells many individual sculptures.

Venice Art Galleries: Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni - 3259 Castello, Venice
Tel: +39 (0)41 522 8828
Once a brotherhood devoted to charitable works, this large building is home to a wonderful collection of paintings. There are many pieces by Vittore Carpaccio, including the paintings known as the 'Cycle of St. George', and these were actually painted here over 500 years ago. Another of Carpaccio's particularly well-known and loved paintings, 'St. George and the Dragon' is also displayed here.

Venice Art Galleries: Gallery Holly Snapp - Calle delle Botteghe, 3133 San Marco, Venice
Tel: +39 (0)41 521 0030
With many very different and unique paintings, etchings and drawings by English artist Geoffrey Humphries, the Gallery Holly Snapp is an interesting place to visit. The works include landscapes, portraits and some superb watercolours.

Venice Art Galleries: Ravagnan - under Procuratie Nuove, Piazza San Marco 50/a, San Marco, Venice
Tel: +39 (0)41 520 3021
Ravagnan has been the exclusive dealer of most renowned living Italian artists for over 30 years and has built up quite a reputation. Over the years, items have included glass sculptures by Primo Formenti, collages by Piero Principi and paintings by surrealist artist Ludovico de Luigi.

 
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