Enter deep into the nearby woods to see the magnificent installation of the Vatican chapels. Nestled inside the forest, explore these thought-provoking, innovative, and marvelous structures created for the 2018’s Architecture Biennale. A 50-minute audio guide tour will take you through its inception complemented by an original soundtrack from Antonio Fresa.

This 1950s open-air theatre commissioned by Cini and built by Luigi Vietti and Angelo Scattolin can hold 1484 spectators. It is modeled on open-air garden theatres that decked Venetian villas of the 18th century. The structure is made from recycled material left over from restoration projects on the island. Use your smartphone to access a life-like video artwork exhibiting the theatre’s extraordinary vitality through real footage and an original score.

The Palladian Cloister designed by Andrea Palladio is part of an overhaul of the monastery that Palladio designed back in 1560. He was appointed in 1579 to take charge of designing this magnificent structure. Discover how the architect studied and codified the orders of the columns, porticoes, and proportions; how the height, width, and numbers have all been carefully thought out. Witness how he uses twin ionic columns, rather than a single column, to create a sense of depth.

Explore the maze, Borges Labyrinth, built in 2011 as a tribute to Argentine writer, Jorge Luis Borges. Within this exquisite maze, 3,200 boxwood plants are artfully arranged following the visionary blueprint of architect Randoll Coate. Immerse yourself in the wonder of the Nuova Manica Lunga as you gaze upon the labyrinth from a bird's-eye view, and follow its winding paths, accompanied by an audio guide.

The Nuovo Manica Lunga library complex lies at the heart of the Giorgio Cini Foundation. Formerly, the dormitory of the Benedictine fathers, this exceptional space for research & study, was designed by Giovanni Buora. It holds literary resources and holds world-class international standards of library science. This architectural marvel was later redeveloped by the architect  Michele De Lucchi. The result is an open-plan, expanse creating an ideal atmosphere for hosting scholars, providing them with necessary infrastructure & research materials.