The 17th century Castello delle Polveri ("Powder Castle"), the only historical edifice remained today, has been restored from the late 1990s.

From 21st April to 27th November 2022 the island hosted the first Biennale National Pavilion of the Republic of Namibia with the exhibition titled: A Bridge to the Desert.

[3] The exhibition included two introductory paths to the main works: a 140x2 meters wall covered with Namib desert pictures by Roland Blum (photographer) and an immersive and interactive installation Seek to believe by Amebe Studio.

[4] In 2010, plans were revealed for a project called "Parco della Certosa", which would redevelop the abandoned island to include a public green park, a nautical center and training school, as well as restaurants, bars, nature trails and water-based sports facilities.

[6] The island is served by Actv waterbus lines 4.1 (anticlockwise) and 4.2 (clockwise) that connect Murano, Ferrovia, Giudecca and S.Zaccaria.