Giardini della Biennale

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Giardini della Biennale

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Calle Giazzo, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

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Leafy garden with national pavilions, art exhibitions, canal views  

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15 Best Things to Do in Venice

"Every two years, during the Art Biennale, Giardini della Biennale, the leafy garden at the edge of the city, transforms into the Epcot of the art world. Maritime pines and gravel pathways conjoin a series of small pavilions, each pertaining to a different country, and each with its own architectural style. At all other times, the park is simply a beautiful, secluded, walkable, mostly tourist-free green space, with views of the canal and plenty of benches. Getting here is a bit of a trek though though; the park is about a 30-minute walk from San Marco, so if you're there in the heat of summer, consider taking the vaporetto (water bus)." - Andrea Whittle

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Compared to the rest of Venice, I found Giardini to be incredibly peaceful. Unlike much of the city, it's lush with greenery—trees, flowers, and open spaces. There are plenty of benches, and I enjoyed watching birds and butterflies flutter around. I came for the Biennale, but it was the tranquility of Giardini that truly impressed me.

Itay Margolin

Google
A very quiet garden in Venice, this part doesn’t have many tourists like the other places in Venice and it’s quite a nice and chill distraction from the commotion happening near St Marco, highly recommend for anyone to pass there!

Peter K

Google
Amid the bustling canals and throngs of visitors that define Venice, the Giardini della Biennale offers a breath of calm. This leafy enclave, tucked along the Bacino di San Marco, isn’t a destination for grand botanical wonders, but its quiet charm and historical roots make it a worthy detour for those seeking respite. Originally marshland transformed by Napoleon into public gardens, the space now serves dual purposes: a peaceful retreat and a cultural hub. Its winding paths lead visitors past 30 pavilions, each representing a different nation and showcasing architectural flair from icons like Carlo Scarpa and Alvar Aalto. Though the structures truly come alive during the Venice Biennale Art Festival—when global creativity takes center stage—they retain a quiet magnetism year-round. The gardens’ unpretentious beauty is amplified by quirky details: feral cats lounging in sunlit corners, the stoic gaze of Garibaldi’s statue at the entrance, and a serene coastal walk that skirts the water’s edge. These elements stitch together a patchwork of tranquility, a stark contrast to the nearby chaos of St. Mark’s Square. Yet, for all its understated appeal, the Giardini della Biennale remains a “nice-to-have” rather than a must-see. If your Venice itinerary is packed, you won’t miss a life-changing experience by skipping it. But for those with moments to spare, it’s a gentle reminder that even in a city overrun by tourism, pockets of stillness—and a few curious cats—still endure.

Nils Paellmann

Google
Beautiful location for the biennial art and architecture Biennales. At the Giardini are most of the national pavilions. At the 2025 Architecture Biennale I was particularly impressed by the US and Scandinavian pavilions with the former focusing on the porch in US architecture with great examples like Ocean Grove, New Jersey and Chautauqua, New York. The Greek pavilion was impressive as well with a focus on the two Venetian shipyards on the island of Crete. The Israeli pavilion was closed for renovation as was the pavilion of Venezuela, designed by Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978) who also designed the original entrance pavilion to the Biennale.

Joanna Carab

Google
Amazing garden with many sculptures. Wonderful view, great for a walk during a warm day. Fountains, playground and toilets available in the park.

Christina Walker

Google
Stopped off here just to see for ourselves what the gardens were like and not really impressed. Lots of benches to sit and rest, but statues not really that prominent. Did stop and grab a drink at the really nice Paradiso restaurant with a fabulous view into the bay area.

Bandurka Elena

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I like visiting Venice Bienniale every year. Many art, many paintings, sculptures and other, all interesting! I'm very like to eat here, because only sweets and fast food, no healthy food, no protein bar! Or other . Coffee is ok, glass of vine ok.

Eugenia Gordeeva

Google
Not a standard place for a regular tourist. We were lucky to get here at the time of the Biennale.