Giardini della Biennale
The main venue of the Venice Biennale, where nearly thirty national pavilions designed by renowned architects are scattered among green gardens.
The Giardini were laid out during the Napoleonic era and form the largest green space in the Castello district. Since 1895 they have been the main venue of the Venice Biennale, and the gardens contain nearly 30 national pavilions designed by leading architects from around the world. During the Biennale (the art exhibition is held in odd-numbered years and the architecture exhibition in even-numbered years, roughly from April or May to November), a ticket is required. It can be combined with the Arsenale venues, and one day is not enough to see everything. Outside exhibition periods, parts of the gardens are open for free strolling. The nearest vaporetto stop is Giardini.
Opening hours
During the Biennale, approx. 10:00–18:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Venetian Arsenal
- San Giorgio Maggiore
- Bridge of Sighs
- Doge's Palace
- Libreria Acqua Alta
- San Lazzaro degli Armeni
- Santi Giovanni e Paolo
- St. Mark's Square & Basilica