Cini Foundation

• Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore
• Venice

The Giorgio Cini Foundation is located on San Giorgio Maggiore Island, in the magnificent setting of St Mark's basin, looking across to St Mark's Square and Doge’s Palace.

The ancient monastery was founded here in 982 and now hosts one of the world's most prestigious cultural institutions.

The Giorgio Cini Foundation is a non-profit cultural institution and it was constituted by Count Vittorio Cini, in memory of his son Giorgio, with the aim of restoring the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore (devastated after 100 years of military occupation) and of creating an international cultural centre that would re-integrate the Island into the life of Venice.

The three main halls - the Cenacolo Palladiano, Sala Carnelutti, Salone degli Arazzi - have a capacity for 300 to 500 people. They are situated on the ground floor and look out onto the Foundation's gardens or the cloisters, which provide natural spaces that open graciously in mild weather.

The Island's central location, its tranquil atmosphere and its unique architecture designed by Palladio and Longhena make the Giorgio Cini Foundation an ideal site for events, conferences and meetings.

Max. capacity of Arazzi Room: 500 people