Giorgio Cini Foundation Tickets + Audio Guide

Acquire your ticket for the Giorgio Cini Foundation and embark on an enlightening journey with an audio guide through this noteworthy site on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore. This foundation stands as one of the pioneering private cultural institutions in Italy.

Details of the Ticket

The Giorgio Cini Foundation in Venice comprises various distinct areas, each accessible upon reservation. You can select from the following options to enhance your visit:

Visit to the Giorgio Cini Foundation (45-60 Minutes)

Your exploration here will lead you through art and architecture within the key spaces of the Giorgio Cini Foundation. This location is home to a significant collection of artworks, featuring masterpieces by artists such as Titian, Botticelli, and Luca Signorelli.

The tour encompasses the cloisters, the Palladian refectory, the photography gallery, and the Manica Lunga library, as well as views of the Longhena staircase. Additionally, on weekends, access to the Longuena library is available.

Exploration of the Borges Labyrinth (45 Minutes)

As part of the trip to the Borges Labyrinth, you will wander through the gardens of the Giorgio Cini Foundation, where you can traverse its winding paths. This labyrinth is inspired by Jorge Luis Borges' renowned story The Garden of Forking Paths.

Your visit begins at the Nuova Manica Lunga, formerly the residences of the Benedictine convent, now repurposed as a library. Proceed into the enchanting labyrinth itself, flanked by 3200 boxwood bushes, where an immersive soundscape, created by composer Antonio Fresa and performed by the Orchestra of La Fenice Opera House, will envelop you.

Tour of the Green Forest and Vatican Chapels (1 Hour)

This exploration includes two notable venues of the Cini Foundation: the Green Forest and Green Theater, alongside the Vatican Chapels.

Constructed in the 1950s, the Green Theater, described by actress Katherine Hepburn as one of the most beautiful theaters globally, features an extensive stage covering 1400 square meters (15,000 square feet). You will also have the opportunity to visit the Vatican Chapels – ten intimate churches designed by distinguished architects for the Holy See during the Architecture Biennale.