The Republic's shipyard. Its land gate, the Porta Magna (1457-60), is one of the first Renaissance works in Venice; the four stone lions in front were brought in 1687, one from Delos and one with runic inscriptions on its flank. Inside, the 317-metre Corderie rope-works host the Biennale.
- Address
- Campo de la Tana 2169, Castello, 30122 Venezia
- Hours
- Gate outside always visible; Biennale Arte 2026 at the Arsenale from 29 Sep 10:00-18:00, closed Mon
- Best time to go
- Morning · About 1 h
- Price
- Gate free; Biennale Arte 2026 ticket EUR 30 (labiennale.org)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Look closely at the lions at the gate: one has runic inscriptions carved on its flanks.
- The Biennale ticket (EUR 30) includes the Arsenale and the Giardini; the Porta Magna can be seen from the campo for free.