Palazzo del Cinema di Venezia

Palazzo del Cinema di Venezia is the place that hosts the Venice Film Festival and congress activities, located in Lido di Venezia, Venice, Italy.

The first cinema exhibition was held on the terrace of the Hotel Excelsior on August 6, 1932.

But, with the growing success, it became necessary to build a proper and prestigious venue; this took place between 1936 and 1937, based on a project by the engineer Luigi Quagliata, faithful to the dictates of modernism.

The Casino was built in the same area, based on a project by the Chief Engineer of the Municipality, Eugenio Miozzi, who also took care of the layout of the entire area where the Austrian Fort of the Quattro Fontane stood.

The overall project included the expansion of the Great Hall, an open arena, other cinemas, offices and services.