Fondaco dei Tedeschi
A historic trading house beside the Rialto Bridge. Its rooftop terrace offers a free panoramic view of the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge.
The Fondaco dei Tedeschi was once the warehouse and office of German merchants in Venice. OMA converted it into a shopping centre in 2016. Its rooftop terrace is an excellent place to see the S-shaped bend of the Grand Canal and the Rialto Bridge. Access is free but requires a time-slot reservation on the official website, and each visit lasts about 15 minutes. Sunset slots usually sell out first. If the terrace is temporarily closed due to changes in operations, visitors can instead go to the Scala Contarini del Bovolo or the Campanile of St Mark's for a view. It is right on the east side of the Rialto Bridge, and the nearest vaporetto stop is Rialto.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–19:00 (terrace requires reservation; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Grand Canal & Rialto Bridge
- Rialto Market
- Santa Maria dei Miracoli
- Ca' d'Oro
- Scala Contarini del Bovolo
- St Mark's Clocktower
- Museo Correr
- St Mark's Campanile