Venice: The Gardens of the Biennale by sandra46

Photography • Architecture • posted on Mar 31, 2014

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In 1797 Napoleon invaded the Republic of Venice, treading on eleven centuries of history. As with the other capitals he conquered, Napoleon quickly devised a new layout for the city of Venice. The history of the Giardini begins here. The Napoleon government accepted the plan proposed by the Venetian architect Giannantonio Selva in 1807. The project called for the demolition of the furthermost part of the Castello quarter, an area densely populated and rich with vegetable gardens, convents and some of the oldest churches in the city. The rubble left over from the demolition of the buildings was used to settle and consolidate the ground in the area and to erect a small and artificial hill as a means of enhancing the aesthetics of the landscape. Confronted with a space that was 'destined for the public', Selva chose the 'simplicity of the Italian garden' as his design guideline for the area and one which would reflect, in cultural and educational terms, the 'modest possibilities of abstract thinking of the working class – the intended inhabitants of the Castello quarter'. Venice was the last city to be annexed to the Kingdom of Italy and the Venice National Exhibition was concerned strictly with art. On 30 April 1895, the first International Exhibition of Art was inaugurated. Today inside the Giardini of the Biennale, there are 30 national pavilions representing 34 countries, the last having been built by South Korea in 1995. Thank you for your kind comments.

Comments (37)

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claude19

11:54AM | Mon, 31 March 2014

you are a great tour guide Sandra, and your series on Venice is a splendid idea! I do not know anything about this view of the gardens! Beautiful photograph!!!

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CarolusB

11:56AM | Mon, 31 March 2014

I didn't have time to come to this place (actually think it was closed). Next time, I hope...

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bebopdlx

12:01PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Beautiful place.

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AidanaWillowRaven

12:46PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Excellent capture :D

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Hendesse

12:55PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Fantastic shot of this beautiful place. Love the colors.

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durleybeachbum

1:02PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

I love that phrase " the modest possibilities of abstract thinking of the working class'! Breathtaking! Hehe! Another super photo and wonderful info, Sandra.

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virginiese

1:42PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

I agree with Claude19 !

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bazza

1:48PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Fabulous capture Sandra, an interesting history indeed.

West_coaster07

1:48PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Excellent work!!

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soffy

1:57PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Wonderful shot:)thanks for the interesting info*****

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Radar_rad-dude

3:35PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

A marvelous image and fine history, Sandra! Thanks again for sharing!

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magnus073

4:55PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Sandra, thank you so much for sharing this spectacular photo of the gardens with us. This is easily one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen, and you're capture here in so many ways resembles a painting. As always I very much enjoyed the history, and do hope to visit this place one day myself.

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drifterlee

5:11PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Very beautiful and interesting, Sandra!

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Faemike55

5:48PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

Very beautiful and informative Thanks

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eekdog

7:51PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

nice capture and info..

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Richardphotos

8:23PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

amazing history. thanks for sharing the information as I did not know. Venice is a beautiful place looking at your photos

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mickeyrony

9:15PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

The charms and the romance on a way ....... Thank to share your beauties ((5++))

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Isabelle711

10:20PM | Mon, 31 March 2014

I really enjoyed the history about this area. :)))))))) Truely beautiful. :))))) I would really love to see Venice one day. :))))) Most excellent capture my friend. :)))) Thank you for sharing all of the beauty you see. :)))))) Start each day with a smile :))))))

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