Fondaco dei Tedeschi

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 Canal Grande and Rialto Bridge, but it has been closed since the end of April 2025.

Why visit Fondaco dei Tedeschi

As of late April 2025, both the mall and its terrace are CLOSED, with no clear updates on if or when they’ll reopen 😔

Connect the dots

• Another Fondaco

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

  Explore Natural History Museum