A performance venue within Venice’s historic Arsenale, hosting contemporary dance, music, and theater productions.
At a glance
The Arsenale Tese of the Mezzanines is an active performance space located within the Arsenale of Venice, the republic’s former shipyard. The venue supports the city’s vibrant performing arts scene, welcoming dance, music, and theater programming throughout the year.
History
The Arsenale of Venice stands as one of Europe’s most significant maritime complexes, its origins dating to the medieval period. The Tese of the Mezzanines represents a contemporary cultural use of this layered historical site, adapting historic structures for modern artistic practice.
What you see
The venue occupies a dedicated space within the Arsenale’s complex of buildings. Its mezzanine configuration allows flexible staging and audience arrangements suited to diverse performance formats.
Cultural significance
As a performance venue, the Tese of the Mezzanines plays a role in Venice’s contemporary cultural life. It serves as one of several Biennale venues, contributing to the international visibility of the Venice Biennale’s programming across multiple artistic disciplines.
Key facts
- Address: Sestiere Castello Campo della Tana, 2169/F, 30122 Venezia
- Coordinates: 45.43325528183551, 12.351824641227722
- Phone: +39 41 521 8711
- Official website: https://www.labiennale.org/it
Practical information
Opening hours and admission details are available through the official Biennale website. Check current programming and performance schedules before visiting.
Getting there
The Arsenale is located in the Castello district of Venice. Vaporetto (water bus) line 1 and 2 serve the area; the Arsenale stop is the most convenient for visitors.
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