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Fondaco dei Tedeschi in Venice

1 October 2025 | Author/Destination: European Union / Europäische Union | Category: General, House of the Month, Shopping Reading Time: 12 minutes

The Fondaco dei Tedeschi, a historic building in Venice, Veneto, Italy, is situated along the Grand Canal, close to the iconic Rialto Bridge. It was a hostel and a warehouse for the city’s German (Tedeschi) merchants and their imports. After being destroyed by fire in 1505, the Fondaco dei Tedeschi was rebuilt in a Renaissance architectural style. It not only endured but also continued to serve its original purpose. Today, this building is used as a luxury mall located on Venice’s Grand Canal. read more…