Venice Biennale & Giardini
Venice Biennale & Giardini
Venice, Italy
Gardens used for one of the major art, cinema, theatre, dance, music and architecture events in the world, the Venice Biennale
About the Biennale & Gardens
The Venice Giardini or Giardini della Biennale is an area of parkland which hosts the Venice Biennale Art Festival, a major part of the city’s cultural Biennale.
The gardens were created by Napoleon Bonaparte who drained an area of marshland in order to create a public garden on the banks of the Bacino di San Marco. They contain 30 permanent pavilions used for the Biennale. Each pavilion is allocated to a particular nation and displays works of art by its nationals during the event.
The Venice Biennale has been for over 120 years one of the most prestigious cultural institutions in the world. Established in 1895, the Biennale has an attendance today of over 500,000 visitors at the art exhibition.
The gardens are a great place to spend some time relaxing and have beautiful views over the lagoon.
Biennale Events in Venice
The main Biennale events cover the areas of art, architecture, cinema, dance, music and theatre and explore themes of politics and contemporary cultural and social issues through performance, sculpture and installations.
Exhibitions for these are held in the Biennale gardens and throughout Venice.
Art Biennale & Architecture Biennale
These two main strands alternate. The art biennale in even number years, the architecture in odd.
Cinema Biennale
A part of the Venice Film Festival held mainly in Lido each year.
Dance Biennale
Held each year
Music Biennale
Held each year
Theatre Biennale
Held each year
For further information on the annual Biennale exhibitions view the website.
| NAME | FORMAL NAME | FOUNDED | FREQUENCY |
| Art Biennale | International Art Exhibition | 1895 | Even-numbered years (since 2022) |
| Venice Biennale of Architecture | International Architecture Exhibition | 1980 | Odd-numbered years (since 2021) |
| Biennale Musica | International Festival of Contemporary Music | 1930 | Annually (Sep/Oct) |
| Biennale Teatro | International Theatre Festival | 1934 | Annually (Jul/Aug) |
| Venice Film Festival | Venice International Film Festival | 1932 | Annually (Aug/Sep) |
| Venice Dance Biennale | International Festival of Contemporary Dance | 1999 | Annually (June; biennially 2010–16) |
| International Kids’ Carnival | 2009 | Annually (during Carnevale) |
Lee Wan: `Proper Time: Though the Dreams Revolve with the Moon, 2017` at the Korean Pavilion of the 57th Venice Biennale on May 10, 2017
Information
WATER BUS STOP
Giardini Biennale – 2 mins / Giardini – 4 mins
WALKING FROM
St Mark’s Square, 21 minutes / Rialto Bridge, 30 minutes
*All times approximate
OPENING TIMES
Gardens open 24 hrs
During Biennale and entrance fee is payable
B&B in Venice
Bed & Breakfast in VeniceHotels in Castello
View and book hotels in CastelloApartments in Castello
View and book Apts in CastelloAlways double check to ensure the property is in the correct location and suitable for your requirements
CASTELLO ATTRACTIONS MAP
With Place Markers
CASTELLO AND VENICE TOURS & ACTIVITIES
From Get Your Guide
Fondazione Querini Stampalia Entry Tickets
Castello Canals Guided Kayaking Tour
Castello District Private Walking Tour
Secret Venice: 2-Hour Private Walking Tour
All ratings November 2023. E&EO. Images are indicative of the activity but may not be of the tour.
VENICE ATTRACTIONS
Things to See & Do in Venice
San Marco Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: San Marco
St Mark’s Square
St Mark’s Basilica
St Mark’s Clocktower
St Mark’s Campanile
Doge’s Palace
Piazzetta Di San Marco
Historic Cafes
Museo Correr
Marciana Library
National Archaeological Museum
Olivetti Museum
Bridge Of Sighs
Church Of Santo Stefano
Church Of San Salvatore
Church Of San Moise
Palazzo Grassi
Palazzo Contarini Del Bovolo
Palace Gardens
Music Museum
La Fenice
Harry’s Bar
Fortuny Palace
Fondaco Tedeschi
Santa Croce Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: Santa Croce
Natural History Museum
Papadopoli Gardens
Church Of San Nicola Da Tolentino
San Stae Church
Palazzo Mocenigo
San Giacomo Dell’Orio
Ca’ Pesaro
Cannaregio Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: Cannaregio
Ca D’oro
Campo Dei Mori
Casino Di Venezia
Chiesa Degli Scalzi
Color Library
Madonna Dell’Orto
Marco Polo House
Oratorio Dei Crociferi
Wagner Museum
Venice Ghetto
Santi Apostoli
Scuola Grande Della Misericordia
Santa Maria Dei Miracoli
San Polo Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: San Polo
Rialto Bridge
Rialto Markets
Campo San Polo
Church Of San Polo
Scuola Grande Di San Rocco
San Giacomo Di Rialto
Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari
Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista
Castello Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: Castello
Aqua Alta Bookshop
Scuola Grande Di San Marco
Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo
Church Of San Zaccaria
Marinaressa Gardens
Naval Museum
Venice Arsenale
Palazzo Grimani
Riva Degli Schiavoni
Riva Dei Sette Martiri
San Francesco Della Vigna
San Giovanni In Bragora
Santa Maria Della Pieta
Biennale & Giardini
Querini Stampalia
Dorsoduro Attractions
For an overview of the area view the main page: Dorsoduro
Ca’ Rezzonico
Fondamenta Delle Zattere
Gallerie Dell Accademia
Palazzo Cini
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Ponte Dei Pugni
Punta Della Dogana
San Barnaba
San Pantalon
San Sebastiano
Santa Maria Della Salute
Scuola Grande Dei Carmini
Giudecca
Venice Lagoon Islands
For an overview of the area view the main page: Venice Lagoon Islands
Murano
Burano
La Vignole
Lido Di Venezia
Mazzorbo
San Francesco Del Deserto
San Lazzaro degli Armeni
San Servolo
Sant’Erasmo
San Michele
Lazzaretto Nuovo
Torcello
Chioggia