Gallerie dell’Accademia This is a must for anyone with even a passing interest in art. The former church and convent of Santa Maria La Carità, with additions by Palladio, hosts a collection that follows the progression of venetian art from the XIV to the XVIII centuries.
Room 1 contains works by the early XIV century painter Paolo Veneziano, including the Coronation of the Virgin. The main feature of Room 2, wich covers the late XV and early XVI centuries, is Carpaccio’s alterpiece The 10.000 Martyrs of Mt. Ararat. It also contains works by Giovanni Bellini. Rooms 4 and 5 feature Andrea Mantegna’s St. George, several paintings of the Madonna and Chi ... continue

For 4 servings:

• 4 Individual Pizza Dough Balls - Defrosted
• Cups Canned Plum Tomatoes
• 3/4 Cup Fresh Chopped Basil
• 2 Cup Olive Oil
• Tablespoons Minced Garlic
• 1 1/2 Cups Grated Romano Cheese
• 1 1/2 Cups Shredded Mozzarella or Fontina Cheese
• 3 Tablespoons Fresh, Chopped Parsley

Follow Instructions for Grilled Pizza, removing the pizzas from the grill after grilling 30 seconds on the second side. In a bowl, mix tomatoes, basil, 1/4 cup oil and the garlic. In a separate bowl, mix the two cheeses. Spread some cheese mixture over each pizza, then ... continue