Address

Sala Tiziano at the Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli
Fondamenta Delle Zattere Ai Gesuiti 919, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
(Еntrance in front of Zattere vaporetto stop)

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The Bulgarian Pavilion is located in Sala Tiziano at the Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli in Venice.

The Centro Culturale Don Orione Artigianelli is part of a historic complex founded in the 15th century by the Jesuit order as a place dedicated to the care of the sick. Over time, it developed into a monastic complex.

During the Renaissance, the Church of Santa Maria della Visitazione was built here. Its coffered ceiling, decorated with painted panels, has been associated with people around Leonardo da Vinci, although it has not been preserved to this day. In the 18th century, the complex was acquired by the Dominican order, which, following a design by architect Giorgio Massari, expanded it into one of the largest monastic ensembles in Venice, also housing a public library. In the 19th century, the building underwent a series of new and varied functions - as an orphanage, a religious institute, and a vocational school with craft workshops. In the 20th century, it became established as a place for education and social support. At the beginning of the 21st century, the complex was restored and transformed into a cultural center, comprising exhibition spaces, a congress center, and a residential facility.

Since 2023, the Bulgarian Pavilion for art and architecture has been housed within this complex. Located directly in front of the Zattere vaporetto stop, the Pavilion is immersed in the distinctive architecture and calm atmosphere of the site, featuring a landscaped courtyard surrounded by a covered arcade. The Bulgarian Pavilion is expected to remain at this location at least until 2028.