Architecture. Accademia Galleries
Part 1 of the photo tour through the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice: the architecture of the building complex.
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The former church of Santa Maria della Carità is part of the Accademia.
In the 12th century, an earlier wooden building on this site was replaced by stone buildings for the church and the convent. In the mid-15th century, under the direction of Bartolomeo Bon, the church was rebuilt with brick in late Gothic style. On the side parallel to the Grand Canal a high bell tower was erected, which collapsed in 1744 and was not rebuilt again. In the 19th century, a false ceiling was inserted in the church, making it possible to create rooms for the art school below and halls for exhibitions in the upper floor, lit by skylights.
© Photo: Haupt & Binder, Universes in Universe
Part 1 of the photo tour through the Gallerie dell'Accademia in Venice: the architecture of the building complex.