Fondaco dei Tedeschi, Renaissance trading post in Cannaregio, Italy
The Fondaco dei Tedeschi stands near the Rialto Bridge along the Grand Canal, featuring a square structure with three levels surrounding a central courtyard.
Built in 1228 and reconstructed in 1508 after a fire, this building served as headquarters and living quarters for German merchants trading between Orient and Alps.
The building's exterior once displayed frescoes by Giorgione and Titian, while its name derives from Arabic 'funduq', meaning an establishment for traveling merchants.
The structure now operates as a luxury shopping center from 10:00 to 20:00 daily, offering high-end retail stores and contemporary art exhibitions.
The rooftop terrace provides views across Venice, while the ground floor retains five rounded arcades that facilitated goods unloading from the Grand Canal.
Location: Municipality 1 Venezia-Murano-Burano
Inception: 1508
Architectural style: Renaissance architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.43824,12.33673
Latest update: November 5, 2025 20:31
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