T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi
T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi
4.5
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
About
On October 1, 2016, the Fondaco dei Tedeschi reopened its doors to the public, effectively returning to its former function as a place dedicated to international trade but at the same time not losing sight of the Venetian community that hosts it. The major restorations by Rem Koolhaas have in fact redefined the building, allowing everyone to linger in the center of the court, to admire Venice from a privileged position or to discover the ancient traces of merchants on the different floors. This is combined with the interior design by Jamie Fobert, who reinterprets Venetian colors, shapes and materials by combining the ancient and the modern. Today, Fondaco dei Tedeschi proposes itself as a meeting and exchange point between cultures and people from all over the world. Located in the center of the city, the Fondaco not only maintains close relationships with the most important cultural institutions in the city, but above all offers a real holistic experience that starts from the bout
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Neighbourhood: San Marco
The most famous sestiere (district) in Venice has one of the world's most famous squares, St. Mark's (Piazza San Marco). Anchored on one end by the basilica, clustered around it are restaurants, museums, shops, orchestras playing in the square, pigeons, the grand pink Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the soaring campanile bell tower, an astrological clock tower, plus gorgeous cafes and restaurants like Florian and Quadri. Piazza San Marco is beloved by Venetians themselves. They book a table anytime, which offers a buffer from the fray. This grand outdoor drawing room attracts Venetians for a stroll too, especially late in the afternoon when the hoards of daytrippers thin out. It's simply a grand place to meet.
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James V
11 contributions
Feb 2020
We visited the department store and enjoyed the lunchtime light show from the café. We also booked a time slot for the Terrace to view the Rialto Bridge and city rooftops. Highly recommended but you may need to book a day or more in advance as spaces are limited to prevent crowding.
Written 7 March 2020
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edo_calia
Turin, Italy95 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Fondaco dei Tedeschi is a 3 story building turned into a luxury mall. Apart from all the shopping extravaganza distributed over the three floors, two things are worth checking out:
- the building interior, left completely open (the shops are all around the walls, the central part is empty and nicely lit)
- the awesome terrace, one of the top spots to have a 360 degree rooftop view of Venice. Book your visit online, show up at the right time and you will skip the (long) line!
A maximum of 40 people are allowed on the terrace at a given time, maybe fewer in covid times :)
(Free bonus info: another cool view of Venice from high up is from the San Giorgio bell tower)
- the building interior, left completely open (the shops are all around the walls, the central part is empty and nicely lit)
- the awesome terrace, one of the top spots to have a 360 degree rooftop view of Venice. Book your visit online, show up at the right time and you will skip the (long) line!
A maximum of 40 people are allowed on the terrace at a given time, maybe fewer in covid times :)
(Free bonus info: another cool view of Venice from high up is from the San Giorgio bell tower)
Written 14 August 2020
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goodguyjas
London, UK1,190 contributions
Sept 2020 • Solo
Very classy store over multiple floors with atrium. Lower ground has an equally classy bar. Most tourists go for the viewing platform looking out over the canal and rooftops of Venice. Although other towers offer better higher views this has a different perspective and impresses just the same. Free but you need to book a slot on their website or use the QR code displayed near the entrance. Helpful friendly staff explained
Written 17 September 2020
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Gillian B
Glasgow, UK136 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
This is a department store with top end stuff, however... saw people on the top of this building from the Rialto Bridge and wondered how they were there.
This is fab, up the escalator or lift to the top floor (past all designer goods 😱), and reserve the next available 15minute slot to go outside! The view....just WOW! This is so worth it, and the cost - nil 👌 It's a must!
This is fab, up the escalator or lift to the top floor (past all designer goods 😱), and reserve the next available 15minute slot to go outside! The view....just WOW! This is so worth it, and the cost - nil 👌 It's a must!
Written 22 January 2020
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AlexSwallow
Sheffield, UK1,656 contributions
Oct 2020
The shop wasn't my personal cup of tea- there was little of interest for me (though the food on the ground floor looked good and the building is impressive) and the staff were a bit overbearing.
What I really recommend you go for is the views from the terrace at the top- you have to book a timeslot but it is completely free. You get to see Venice from a completely different angle are you are right by the Rialto bridge- it is just amazing and one of the top things I'd suggest a visitor tries.
What I really recommend you go for is the views from the terrace at the top- you have to book a timeslot but it is completely free. You get to see Venice from a completely different angle are you are right by the Rialto bridge- it is just amazing and one of the top things I'd suggest a visitor tries.
Written 22 October 2020
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KyFlynn
Munich, Germany1,939 contributions
Dec 2019
The shopping centre looks really nice, and if you're interested in high-end products, then that's the perfect place for you.
We, however, went there mainly for the roof terrace, which was recommended to us by a friend. You better book a slot online in advance, and once you're there you're granted 15 minutes on top. These 15 minutes are, however, really fantastic! The view is amazing and perfect for photos!
The staff was incredibly friendly and professional.
We, however, went there mainly for the roof terrace, which was recommended to us by a friend. You better book a slot online in advance, and once you're there you're granted 15 minutes on top. These 15 minutes are, however, really fantastic! The view is amazing and perfect for photos!
The staff was incredibly friendly and professional.
Written 9 February 2020
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Polo M
Paris, France472 contributions
Sept 2020
Stop by if you have some time, otherwise don't sweat over it.
You have to sign up online for an appointment and get there on time. You go up the velvet escalator and wait for about 5-10 minutes in a group to get to the rooftop.
Once you get there, you get an okay view Rialto bridge and the whole city. Since it's built more in the center, you can see straight down, so the photos might come out weird if you don't angle them correctly. You get 10-15 minutes to admire the view, then get down via stairs.
Mall looks nice, but way too expensive.
You have to sign up online for an appointment and get there on time. You go up the velvet escalator and wait for about 5-10 minutes in a group to get to the rooftop.
Once you get there, you get an okay view Rialto bridge and the whole city. Since it's built more in the center, you can see straight down, so the photos might come out weird if you don't angle them correctly. You get 10-15 minutes to admire the view, then get down via stairs.
Mall looks nice, but way too expensive.
Written 13 October 2020
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karenpammy2016
San Francisco, CA1,239 contributions
Jul 2022
It is worthwhile to make advance online reservations for their 15 minute rooftop terrace views. I believe the availability opens up about a month before your scheduled date of visit, so check often. They mention that you may make reservations in person, but it was not the case we visited in July. They only allow a certain amount of people up on the terrace at any given time.
To enter the place, you need to get to the front entrance (near the right of Rialto Bridge)and detour over to the end of the street for the actual entrance used. From their, you can use the elevator to access over to the terrace. The views from here are nice of the Grand Canal past Rialto Bridge and before Rialto Bridge, along with the rooftops of the San Marco Basilica and Campanile in the background on a clear day.
No where else in Venice can you get such nice rooftop views of these famous landmarks. Well worth the visit here.
To enter the place, you need to get to the front entrance (near the right of Rialto Bridge)and detour over to the end of the street for the actual entrance used. From their, you can use the elevator to access over to the terrace. The views from here are nice of the Grand Canal past Rialto Bridge and before Rialto Bridge, along with the rooftops of the San Marco Basilica and Campanile in the background on a clear day.
No where else in Venice can you get such nice rooftop views of these famous landmarks. Well worth the visit here.
Written 2 September 2022
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w00ddrag0n64
Cardiff, UK7 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I felt sad for Venice. This is a beautiful building in a very historic area turned into a department store. There are very few Italians there shopping. I felt I was in a shopping mall in Hong Kong which in Hong Kong is very nice but not in Venice. The views from the roof may be good but there are plenty of campanile to climb up with as good or better views and you don’t have to be bombarded by designer labels to enjoy it.
Written 7 January 2020
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CarolinaNurse323
Kernersville, NC6,422 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
The T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi is an unusual store in the center of the city adjacent to the Rialto Bridge.
To enter the shopping area is free but to visit the rooftop terrace which gives you remarkable views of the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal you have to book a date and time online.
There are 15 minute slots to reserve but you need to do this way in advance of your visit.
My husband & I were on vacation in Venice to celebrate our #55 anniversary and once we arrived in Venice we attempted to make a reservation, but none were available.
We walked up to the 4th floor where the terrace is located but there was such a long, long line and we were still unable to visit.
Inside the shopping area are all types of shops and various restaurants.
To enter the shopping area is free but to visit the rooftop terrace which gives you remarkable views of the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal you have to book a date and time online.
There are 15 minute slots to reserve but you need to do this way in advance of your visit.
My husband & I were on vacation in Venice to celebrate our #55 anniversary and once we arrived in Venice we attempted to make a reservation, but none were available.
We walked up to the 4th floor where the terrace is located but there was such a long, long line and we were still unable to visit.
Inside the shopping area are all types of shops and various restaurants.
Written 18 January 2024
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Bonjour sur quel site pouvons nous réserver la terrasse de T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi? Merci
Written 30 March 2022
Oui sur leur site , c’est gratuit mais avec un nombre de place limite. ( tranche de 15 min )
Bien à vous
Written 2 April 2022
Мира А
Tel Aviv, Israel
Уважаемые! Добрый вечер Планирую Посещение Венеции с 20 по 21 апреля. Когда лучше запланировать посещение смотровой площадки к комплексе у моста Риальто. Это бесплатно? Спасибо за ответ
Written 11 November 2021
Bonjour
comment faire pour réserver T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi pour pouvoir profiter du panoramique
bien cordialement
Viviane MIRALVES
Written 4 January 2020
Hola!
La reserva se hace a través de su página web. Es muy sencillo. No se puede ingresar sin reserva y habitualmente si se quiere reservar en el momento en persona hay 2-3 días de espera. Saludos
Written 17 January 2021
Darf man einen kleinen Hund mit auf die Terrasse nehmen ?
Written 22 December 2019
Gute Frage! Leider weiß ich nicht, ob sie im Gebäude oder auf der Terrasse erlaubt sind. Ich habe versucht, nach Ihnen zu suchen, aber keine Informationen gefunden. Entschuldige vielmals.
Written 3 January 2020
Hi, how to book on line the free viewing of the Canal?
Written 4 November 2019
We stayed at The Kempinski San Clemente. The hotel provides you with a VIP pass to the private lounge where you can enjoy a drink while having the best view of the bridge.
Written 5 December 2019
Ana María Núñez
Queretaro City, Mexico
Qué significa la decoración de manos y cara de mujer,?
Written 17 October 2019
you can go into the DFS mall and take the escalators up. at the top floor, just look out for the queue. be sure to be there at least 5-10 mins before the reserved time
Written 27 September 2019
Добрый день! Хочу зарезервировать посещение шопингцентра Фондако деи Тедески завтра, 29.08.2019. в 12.00-13.00 на 7 человек
Written 28 August 2019
Werner Heise
Neumünster, Germany
Wo kann ich die Terrasse von ........ dei Tedeschi buchen??
Written 19 September 2019
A Tripadvisor member
Hola buenas. Intento reservar para la terraza pero ultimos de Julio y Agosto no me da la opción. Sabe alguien si cierran? Gracias.
Written 9 July 2019
Angelika
Fataga, Spain
1 contribution
Einfach vor Ort in das Fondaco gehen und im 4. Stock persönlich reservieren. Klar, muß man dann nochmals hingehen, aber so kann man sich besser die Zeit raussuchen und sieht , welche Zeiten noch frei sind.
Written 9 July 2019
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