Spazio situato nel cuore dell'Arsenale, consiste di due ampi edifici a due piani, con 3 e 4 locali. Il nucleo originario delle Sale d’Armi risale a circa il 1460, quando veniva usato come deposito di armamenti della Serenissima ma anche come spazio di rappresentanza durante la visita di ospiti particolarmente illustri. Alcune sale erano infatti decorate con le armi della Repubblica Veneta. Assieme all'edificio adiacente delle Artiglierie, le Sale d’Armi erano il simbolo della potenza bellica di Venezia sulla terra e sul mare. L'accesso a questo settore avveniva in via esclusiva attraverso il passaggio monumentale attribuito al Sanmicheli, costruito intorno al 1560 per separare questo settore strategico dalle altre aree dell'Arsenale.
Sala d’Armi A
GALLERY
Sale d'Armi
Sale d'Armi
THE RESTORATION AND THE NEW SPACES
Starting in 2012, in agreement with the Venice Authority, a complex restoration of the Salt Arms that were in a state of advanced structural degradation was started. This was possible thanks to the availability of public and private funds. Recovery activities are still ongoing. The aim is to finish work in 2019. The total area of the North and South Sale d'Armi Area is 7,150 square meters, 1,850 and 5,300 square meters respectively.
The new technology and security facilities have made space available for both display and show use. Accessibility to the upper floors was adapted by creating new accesses made up of an outdoor escalator, while inside the portions A and D were designed two stairs. Completely restored B, C and D sections are home to National Participations (Argentina, Peru, South Africa, Turkey, Mexico, United Arab Emirates and Singapore), who for years have asked for their own space in the exhibition area of the Biennale. Part A, broader and articulated in interior spaces, is primarily intended for Biennale College activities.
Sala d’Armi A
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CAMPO DELLA TANA 2169/F
30122 VENEZIA
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