The 19th International Architecture Exhibition will be held in Venice from Saturday, May 10, to Sunday, November 23, 2025. This year's exhibition will be curated by architect and engineer Carlo Ratti, who remarked, “To face a burning world, architecture must harness all the intelligence around us." La Biennale di Venezia 2025 focuses on the theme 'Intelligens: Natural. Artificial. Collective.' Ratti will explore this theme through four sections, each addressing a respective sub-theme: Transdisciplinarity, Living Lab, Space for Ideas, and Circularity Protocol. These sub-themes are key pillars in the overall concept of the main exhibition.
Sixty-six national participants will organize their exhibitions in the historic pavilions at the Giardini (26), at the Arsenale (25), and throughout the city centre of Venice (15). The Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 will feature contributions from a diverse array of professionals, including architects, engineers, mathematicians, climate scientists, philosophers, artists, chefs, coders, writers, woodcarvers, farmers, and fashion designers, among others.Additionally, the exhibition will occupy sites outside the traditional grounds, aiming to creatively engage with the entire city. With the Central Pavilion undergoing renovation in 2025, Venice will not only host the Biennale Architettura but also transform into a living laboratory. The city itself, one of the most vulnerable to climate change, will serve as the backdrop for a new kind of exhibition, where installations, prototypes, and experiments will be scattered across the Giardini, the Arsenale, and other neighbourhoods.
Breakfast - Fare la Colazione
To start the day with a tasty breakfast, this small corner place Panini e vini da Babbo - located on the way to Campo Santa Margherita, has quality coffee and fresh croissants. The bread, handcrafted with stone-ground flour, sourdough and cooked in a wood-fired oven, guarantees taste and fragrance. The cold cuts come from the Marin butcher shop, a historic family-run Venetian company. In addition to sandwiches, at Babbo you can taste typical Venetian cicchetti, ideal for a light lunch, an aperitif or as a snack.
The best breakfast during the Venice Architecture Biennale can be found in a bookshop. For something less conventional book a breakfast session at Studio Bruno, which offers a series of three breakfasts created by artists, creatives, and designers to help you recharge before the International Architecture Exhibition. The food is provided by excellent local bakers, roasters, farmers, and beekeepers from the lagoon region. You can enjoy these breakfasts between 9 and 11 in the morning at Bruno (C. Lunga S. Barnaba, 2729). The three events feature specialty coffees from Nowhere, a Milanese artisanal micro-roastery. Additionally, you’ll find yeasts from the Venetian bakery Tocio di Giulia Busato, which we previously discussed, along with organic barena honey from Apicoltura Restante. Other highlights include products from the Ca’ de Memi farm in Piombino Dese and fermented items from La Casa di Fanny, such as miso and garum made from local ingredients.
Where to stay
If the trip is organized specifically to visit the Architecture Biennale, you may wish to be staying near the Gardens in these three hotel options.
At the heart of the neighborhood is Hotel Indigo® Venice - Sant'Elena, a beautifully renovated monastery from the 1930s. This tranquil inner sanctuary offers a peaceful escape from the bustling surroundings. Nearby, you will find the elegant red-brick Gothic church of Sant'Elena, built by Augustinian monks in the 11th century. This church is well-known for its tall bell tower, which is a prominent local landmark. The Hotel offers a special Biennale Architettura Package: With this package, you will receive our Biennale Kit, a delicious breakfast, and a welcome drink for two. Additionally, enjoy a 20% discount on Biennale tickets and a 10% discount at the Savor Restaurant and Bar.
Palazzo Cristo – San Marco captures the essence of Venetian elegance, with its rich history preserved and stylishly transformed. Each floor radiates chic sophistication, offering a unique and intimate Venetian experience. Palazzo Cristo in the sestiere Castello is a 13th-century Venetian palace boasting breathtaking views of the magnificent Scuola Grande di San Marco and the Basilica Santi Giovanni e Paolo. Ideally situated in one of the most beautiful and peaceful squares, it is only a 10-minute walk from San Marco and Rialto. The Palazzo has been entirely renovated and exquisitely decorated by one of the top architectural firms in Italy, using luxurious materials such as Carrara marble, travertine, and rare woods to satisfy even the most discerning clients. Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo's idyllic terraces provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy the Italian Dolce Vita lifestyle. Indulge in a cappuccino paired with traditional Italian pastries or savor a refreshing Spritz at Rosa Salva, the oldest Venetian bakery.
Elegant, majestic, and noble, Venice is a dream destination for romantic travelers worldwide. At the heart of this enchanting city lies Ca’ di Dio—a place where you can experience the charm of Venice while uncovering its hidden secrets. Venice is not just a city steeped in history; it is also home to the Biennale, one of the most prestigious international exhibitions of art and architecture, located at the entrance to the Venetian Arsenal complex in the "Contemporary Art District."
Ca’ di Dio seamlessly integrates into the fabric of the city. This 5-star hotel in Venice is the result of the creative vision of Patricia Urquiola, showcasing the unique Venetian character through carefully chosen details, colors, and finishes in every area.
Where to eat - dove mangiare
Hostaria Castello, located near the Giardini della Biennale, offers traditional cuisine with a contemporary twist and is well placed for those visiting the Giardini and Arsenale during the Venice Biennale 2025. Venetian cuisine is a journey through time and the flavors of the lagoon. At the 2025 Biennale, there are many artistic novelties, but for the culinary experience, you want to go for some timeless classics: Sarde in saor: a historic appetizer, where the sardines are marinated in onion, vinegar and raisins. A perfect balance of sweet and salty.
Creamed cod: creamy, delicate, served on hot croutons.
Risotto di gò: a lagoon dish par excellence, based on a native fish with a delicate flavor. Venetian-style liver: tender and tasty, cooked with white onion and accompanied by polenta. Fried moeche (in season): small molting crabs, crunchy and tasty.
A very modern and contemporary restaurant in Venice was opened in a museum by two young British chefs.
It's called ABC Zattere, an important group of architects designed it and focuses entirely on its Venetianness and on a beautiful internal courtyard. Menu options include: Focaccia double tomato, oregano & extra virgin olive oil;
Borgoluce stracciatella focaccia, seasonal vegetables + Agricola Bettella ham; Spaghetti Mancini with artichokes, saffron & breadcrumbs; Baked asparagus with 'gribiche' eggs; Spring cream soup with almond ricotta; Chicken pie with seasonal vegetables & mustard; Whole day roasted fish, brown butter & seasonal vegetables.
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