The Foundation is a centre of culture, research, and study. Over the course of more than seventy years, it has hosted events of international significance, including the G7 and G20 Summits, the Aspen Institute, the Soft Power Conference, UNESCO conferences, as well as major scientific congresses and specialist sector meetings. The combination of indoor and outdoor spaces allows for a tailored interpretation and use for any type of event. The ancient Benedictine monastery, established on the island in 982, houses one of the world’s most esteemed cultural institutions. The Fondazione Giorgio Cini, renowned for its unique architecture by Andrea Palladio and Baldassarre Longhena, its central location, and the tranquillity of the island, provides an exceptional and ideal venue for events, conferences, and meetings.

 

The Cenacolo Palladiano, the Sala Carnelutti, and the Sala degli Arazzi, the three principal halls, have a seating capacity of between 300 and 400. Located on the ground floor, they overlook the Foundation’s wood and the cloisters of the former Benedictine monastery, an ideal area for expansion during the temperate months. Designed by distinguished architects and enriched by works of art, these halls provide an exclusive and prestigious setting for any event, characteristic of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini.

 

The Sala Barbantini, Sala Piccolo Teatro, and Sala del Chiostro dei Cipressi are medium-sized spaces that can accommodate between 100 and 300 participants or serve as venues for secondary sessions of larger events. These rooms are distinguished by their valuable furnishings and the artworks on display. Within the Foundation, there are also spaces traditionally used for private meetings and the conclusion of important agreements, such as the Sala del Consiglio and the Sala del Soffitto.

 

The Piscina Gandini, built in 1961, the Padiglione delle Capriate, and the Ex Tipografia are rooms overlooking the Foundation’s wood, with capacities ranging from 100 to 250. These spaces feature 1950s architecture, surrounded by greenery and offering picturesque views of the Venetian Lagoon.

The Sala Borges is situated adjacent to the Labirinto Borges, a reconstruction of the labyrinth-garden designed by English architect Randoll Coate in honour of Jorge Luis Borges. This labyrinth was created on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the death of the renowned Argentine writer, poet, and essayist, in collaboration with the Fundación Internacional Jorge Luis Borges.