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Fondaco dei Tedeschi : The grand inner courtyard of the former warehouse is the core of the current shopping mall
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Fondaco dei Tedeschi

Luxury Shopping Above Rialto

Former luxury shopping mall in a historical building, offering sweeping views from its rooftop terrace.

As of late April 2025, both the mall and its rooftop terrace are closed, with no clear updates on if or when they'll reopen.

What makes it special

'Warehouse of the Germans'

The English translation of the name reveals its origin: the building served as palace, warehouse, market and living quarters for predominantly Germanic merchants from cities such as Nuremberg and Augsburg.

The only shopping mall in Venice

More than 150 luxury brands spread across 4 floors provided a variety of shopping options: fashion items, perfumes and even fine wines and gourmet sweets.

The rooftop terrace

The terrace offered close, elevated views of Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge, but it has been closed since the end of April 2025.

Fondaco dei Tedeschi : Rialto Bridge as seen from the rooftop terrace

Discover more about Fondaco dei Tedeschi through 7 photos with explanations.

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Another Fondaco

Another historical warehouse is Fondaco dei Turchi ('of the turks') that hosts the Natural History Museum.

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What to see nearby

These top spots are just a short walk from Fondaco dei Tedeschi:

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