Accademia Carrara, Bergamo
Bergamo, Italy
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Museum Address
Piazza Giacomo Carrara 82, 24121 Bergamo, Italy
Bergamo, Italy
Ticket Prices
€10 (under 5 free)
Featured Artists
5 artists in database
The Accademia Carrara in Bergamo was founded in 1796 by Count Giacomo Carrara to combine art education with a public gallery. What makes it unusual is that 98% of the collection has come from donors, with over 260 contributors since its founding.
The holdings include 1,793 paintings, 2,824 Old Master drawings, 7,500 prints, and collections of coins and medals. Masterworks span from Pisanello through Mantegna, Bellini, Renaissance giants like Raphael, and Titian. The Accademia stands as an example of sustained community patronage, combining its role as a teaching institution with one of northern Italy's finest painting collections.
Accademia Carrara, Bergamo in Bergamo, Italy houses 5 masterpieces in our database, including works by Raphael, Titian and Giovanni Bellini and 2 other artists. Notable works include Piazza San Marco and Orpheus and Eurydice.
Famous Works at Accademia Carrara, Bergamo
Browse 5 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Accademia Carrara, Bergamo
One of Italy's most important Renaissance art collections, with masterpieces by Botticelli, Bellini, Raphael, and Mantegna. Founded in 1796 and recently renovated.
€12 for adults, free for under 18. First Sunday of each month is free. Combined ticket with GAMeC contemporary museum €18.
Located in Bergamo Alta (upper town), reached by funicular from the lower city. Bergamo is 45 minutes by train from Milan.
Absolutely. It rivals major museums for Renaissance masterpieces but is uncrowded. Combined with Bergamo's stunning medieval upper town, it's a perfect day trip from Milan.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Accademia Carrara, Bergamo directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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