Arsenale di Venezia
Arsenale di Venezia
4.5
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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In 1473, the Senate in Venice ordered the building of the Arsenale Nuovissino, in order to have a safe shed to store weapons and boats that would always be available in case of war.
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Neighbourhood: Castello
Castello is the largest of the six sestieri (districts), and the only one not facing onto the Grand Canal. More than half of Castello is situated within Arsenale, the naval base, which occupies over one-fifth the area of Venice. This gentrified maritime neighbourhood feels busy but casual. Castello’s side streets are laid back, with small boats lining canals criss-crossed by laundry. Semiannual exhibitions add a strong artsy current to the Arsenale area. Via Garibaldi in Castello, with its shops and bars, has one of Venice's rare straight and wide boulevards. When a large ship turns around the Lido to enter the Giudecca Canal, the startling sight creates an illusion that it will run aground right on Via Garibaldi! Families treasure Giardini near the island's tip, green with rare trees and grass, and Riva degli Schiavoni is a popular spot for Venetians to take a stroll to watch the sunset.
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851SilviaM
Fagnano Olona, Italy7,138 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
....get lost among picturesque streets and bridges until you reach little-frequented places.
The Arsenal of Venice is one of the symbolic places of the city. The history of this group of shipyards which occupies a large part of the city's surface tells of the most brilliant and glorious period of the Serenissima.
Incredible atmosphere 😉🤭
The Arsenal of Venice is one of the symbolic places of the city. The history of this group of shipyards which occupies a large part of the city's surface tells of the most brilliant and glorious period of the Serenissima.
Incredible atmosphere 😉🤭
Written 17 September 2023
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Kai C
Half Moon Bay, CA1,331 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
During the winter this area still retains the feel of an Italian city, with life going on - people shopping, gossiping, drinking aperol. Clothing drying on washlines. The gardens are unremarkable but the old fortress-arsenal buildings are picturesque.
Written 14 January 2024
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SmileyKay
Cluj-Napoca, Romania1,414 contributions
July 2020
A complex of former shipyards where only military personnel has entrance rights. However, if you want to avoid the crowds in San Marco, this is a quiet, lovely area that you can visit anytime. And the main gate (with its towers) has a spectacular architecture - go and see for yourself : )
Written 13 September 2020
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REDMAN
Egaleo, Greece5,138 contributions
May 2019
One friend lost his passport and we had to get to the Greek Embassy to replace it. So we visited and enjoyed the area and the quietness.
Written 7 November 2019
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Jo_Bill
Plymouth, UK359 contributions
The only way I know of getting into the Arsenale for the general public is during the Venice Biennale (June - November, odd years) when it is used for the installation art. Some of the art is more than a little weird but the interior of the Arsenale is amazing - vast emptiness with occasional traces of old machinery.
Written 10 July 2008
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MartinC1965
Washington, UK157 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
First off let me start by saying I broke my own rule when visiting this place, I did no prior fact finding.
I really, really wish I had.
With a name like the Arsenale I assumed that it would be a military museum. Oh how wrong was I. At €50 entry for the both of us I was expecting something very impressive.
What I got was endless buildings full of rubbish and randomly placed items.
Now granted I am not an art lover and most certainly not one of so called modern artists.
I should sell the contents of my garage I would be a millionaire.
Absolutely terrible.
I really, really wish I had.
With a name like the Arsenale I assumed that it would be a military museum. Oh how wrong was I. At €50 entry for the both of us I was expecting something very impressive.
What I got was endless buildings full of rubbish and randomly placed items.
Now granted I am not an art lover and most certainly not one of so called modern artists.
I should sell the contents of my garage I would be a millionaire.
Absolutely terrible.
Written 27 January 2018
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Ronald B
The Hague, The Netherlands2,212 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
The best way to visit Arsenale is during a Biënnale. Magnificent mediëval architecture. Don't miss it! Every Biennali visit is s great experience.
Written 29 May 2022
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markdenning30
Bedford, UK216 contributions
Nov 2014
Great place to walk around. Just the walls and the statues outside add to the feel of the place. Museum not open when we strolled by but would definitely look to go around next time. And loads of lions...... :)
Written 2 December 2014
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lianath
Olsztyn, Poland89 contributions
Aug 2020
I would really like to give a better feedback, but simply cannot. Why???? Because it seems virtually impossible to get there. I did find some contact details to Biennale Venezia, which was suppose to led some tours inside according to the website. The contact was awful and 3 of 4 messages were simply unanswered. It is a real pity.
Written 19 August 2020
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Joshua S
New York City, NY52 contributions
May 2019 • Couples
Even the many who are not art enthusiasts should visit. The exhibit is different than in most museums. Here there are generally several works by each artist spatially laid out. The show focuses primarily on third world artists and artist addressing issues of race, gender etc. It is smart and informative.
Written 25 May 2019
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Buen día, estaré en Venecia el 9 y 10 de septiembre y me gustaría visitar el Arsenal ya que tengo entendido existe algo llamado Bienal y existen esculturas y te permiten entrar, pero no he encontrado como comprar la entrada y los horarios. Solo encontré un tour que te dan por las instalaciones pero por el horario no se me acomoda. Me podrían comentar de favor como le hicieron para acceder, compraron ahí el boleto o es con anticipación, solo pidieron llegar a pie o el vaporetto tiene algún estación ahí.
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Written 18 August 2019
Hola buen día, voy a Venecia el 9 de septiembre y quisiera saber si tiene costo la entrada y donde comprar el ticket y si me pudieran orientar como llegar desde la plaza de San Marcos, gracias.
Written 15 August 2019
If we were there 4/4-4/7, are buildings in Arsenale actually open to public? Cost of entry & where do you purchase tickets.
Written 5 February 2017
It seems you will be out of luck for visiting the interior of the Arsenale. They are only open during Biennale (as of 13 May, to 26 Nov 2017). Close by is the interesting Naval History Museum (Castello), incl Peggy Guggenheim's gondola. There is enough to see in Venice, you will have to come back again for the Arsenale!
Written 8 February 2017
I think so but take a look in advance because its not open every day or any time. In fact i think they open it few times than any regular attraction so triple check before getting there.
Written 25 February 2017
When might I see the ship-building area during April ?
Written 17 February 2016
Sorry but we went for the Bienale. My sense is that visiting at any time, even without the art fair, would be worth the time and effort. April will be less crowded. Enjoy your trip!
Written 22 February 2016
L'Arsenale ha un orario di apertura?, e' accessibile tutti i giorni?
Cosa si può vedere?
Grazie.
Written 25 March 2015
L'arsenale è una struttura militare, non credo sia visitabile, forse lo è solo per alcuni giorni all'anno, comunque puoi informarti con questo riferimento telefonico
Tel. +39-041.2748209
Diverso è il discorso per il vicino museo navale (vi è documentata anche la storia dell'arsenale) che invece è visitabile tutti i giorni
Written 26 March 2015
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