Borges Labyrinth Reopens on San Giorgio Maggiore Island in Venice

On July 10, 2026, the Borges Labyrinth located on San Giorgio Maggiore Island in Venice will reopen, with guided tours commencing in mid-July. This labyrinth, designed by Randoll Coate and inaugurated in 2011, pays tribute to Jorge Luis Borges. The restoration efforts involved planting 165 boxwood plants, checking the irrigation system, adding two cubic meters of soil, and performing manual pruning. María Kodama, Borges's widow, was a key advocate for the project. Situated within the Fondazione Giorgio Cini, which boasts a complex history, the labyrinth has seen over 25,000 visitors since 2021. Enhancements for accessibility include a stabilized entrance path and a tactile map developed with the Italian Union of the Blind. The reopening will mark the 40th anniversary of Borges's passing.