With over a century of history behind it, the Biennial in Venice is today one the world's most important cultural events. In addition to the film festival and the Art Biennial, since 1980 the Architecture Biennial has also firmly established itself as a central event for the architectural world. Many thousands of visitors are expected at the show before it draws to a close on the 7th of November. In addition to the national pavilions and the "Golden Lion" awards ceremony, focus will also be on the METAMORPH exhibition dedicated to presenting the latest developments in architecture.