The Gallerie Dell'Accademia was inaugurated in the the mid eighteenth century as an art school for the community of Venice, as well as an attempt to keep the local talent in the area. It has seen some rough times in the various invasions by neighboring countires but has managed to stay open and preserve some important pieces of art.
The interesting collection of buildings house an extensive collection, including many works that are quite tremendous in size and cover entire walls. The Feast in the House of Levi was particularly impressive. Artists that are featured prominently include Vittorio Carpaccio, Jacopo Robusti detto Tintoretto, Gentile Bellini, Giovanni Bellini and Giorgio da Castelfranco detto Giorgione.