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- Italy
- Florence
- Gallerie dell'Academia
Gallerie dell'Academia
The Gallerie dell'Academia houses one of Europe's finest art
collections. Its display follows the progression of Venetian art
from the 14th to 18th centuries. Notable works in the gallery
include Paolo Veneziano's
Coronation of Mary, Carpaccio's
Crucifixion and Apotheosis, Giovanni Bellini's
Madonna with Child between Saints Catherine and Mary
Magdalene, Giorgione's
Tempest, Lorenzo Lotto's
Portrait of a Young Gentleman in His Studio, Paolo
Veronese's
Feast in the House of Levi, and Tintoretto's
Theft of St Mark's Body and Crucifixion.
Information & Facts
Address
Admission
EUR6.50 (concessions available)
Language
The official language of Italy is Italian. English is
understood in the larger cities but not in the more remote parts of
the country.
Money
The Euro (EUR) is the official currency, which is divided into
100 cents. Those arriving in Italy with foreign currency can obtain
Euros through any bank, ATM or bureaux de change. ATMs are
widespread. Travellers cheques can be exchanged with ease in the
large cities, not so in the smaller towns. Credit cards are
accepted in upmarket establishments and shops around the cities.
Banks are closed on weekends, but tend to have better rates than
casas de cambios.
Opening Times
Mondays 8.15am to 2pm. Tuesday to Sunday 8.15am to
7.15pm. New Year's Day, May 1st, Christmas Day