San Giorgio Maggiore Island: Borges Labyrinth
About this experience
Venice's maze-like map just got even more complicated with the Borges Labyrinth. Inspired by Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges' short story _The Garden of Forking Paths_, this kilometer-long labyrinth – comprised of 3,200 boxwood plants – is a fascinating escape from the city streets.
During the tour you'll have the chance to explore the maze with an audio guide which includes an orchestral accompaniment by composer Antonio Fresa, performed by the Teatro La Fenice Orchestra.
After you've escaped the labyrinth, step inside the Nuova Manica Lunga, a vast library that was once the dormitory of ancient Benedictine monks. With 1,400 meters of shelving and some 100,000 volumes that extend from floor to arched ceiling, this is every literature lover's dream.
Know before you go
- Guide language
- English · it
- Audio guide languages
- English · French · German · it · Spanish
- Smartphone ticket
- Yes
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Meeting point
- San Giorgio Maggiore Basilica
What’s included
- Entrance ticket for a 30-45 minute visit of the Borges Labyrinth
- Access to Nuova Manica Lunga
What’s not included
- Headphones
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