The enchanting Borges Labyrinth on Venice's San Giorgio Maggiore Island has officially reopened to the public following a meticulously executed restoration project. Spearheaded by the Giorgio Cini Foundation, the reopening carries profound symbolic weight, marking both the 15th anniversary of the labyrinth’s creation and the 40th anniversary of the death of the legendary Argentine writer, Jorge Luis Borges.

Originally designed by British diplomat and architect Randoll Coate in 2011, the labyrinth spans 2,300 square meters. It features 3,250 boxwood plants arranged along 1,150 meters of winding pathways. As visitors navigate the maze, they encounter physical manifestations of symbols deeply woven into Borges’ literary universe: an hourglass, a tiger, a walking stick, and a massive, winding question mark.

The restoration, funded by main sponsor PwC Italia, went beyond standard landscaping. While it saw the introduction of 160 new boxwood plants sourced from Belgium, a primary focus was placed on inclusivity. The entrance pathway has been re-engineered to accommodate visitors with mobility challenges, and a new tactile map has been installed in collaboration with the Italian Union of the Blind and Partially Sighted. The labyrinth remains a living enigma - much like Borges' own prose - revealing its secrets only to those patient enough to lose themselves in order to be found.