t fondaco Rooftop Terrace

" The T F Fondaco Terrace is one of the best free things to do in Venice. The Fondaco Dei Tedeschi building sits next to the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal. It was originally built 800 years ago by Germans for trade and lodging. In 1925 it was the headquarters of the Central Post Office in Venice. And in 2016, the building opened to the public as the first DFS store in Europe. Sitting on top of the building is a rooftop terrace that overlooks the Grand Canal. From here, you look out over the Rialto Bridge and can watch as gondolas, water taxis, the vaporetto, and other boats zip back and forth along the Grand Canal. Tickets to visit the terrace are free and can be reserved online in advance. When we did this, tickets sold out at least in week in advance, so we recommend making your reservation sooner than that. Tickets are released 21 days in advance. You will be reserving a 15-minute time slot and visitation is limited to 40 people."

"The Fondaco dei Tedeschi is an upscale shopping mall found just a few streets from the Rialto Bridge in the heart of Venice. The inside has been meticulously planned to retain the structure's historical character while providing levels of retail area. Dating back to the 14th century, German traders in the Venetian Republic were forced to live here. More recently, it was the city's principal post office.  As one of the most extraordinary free things to do in Venice, you can now enjoy panoramic views of the city from its rooftop. It is free to reserve a ticket to visit the T Fondaco Rooftop Terrace; however, you must do so in advance. It's a popular viewpoint in the city, and tickets usually aren't available same day."

"The T F Fondaco Terrace is one of the best free things to do in Venice. The Fondaco Dei Tedeschi building sits next to the Rialto Bridge on the Grand Canal. It was originally built 800 years ago by Germans for trade and lodging. In 1925 it was the headquarters of the Central Post Office in Venice. And in 2016, the building opened to the public as the first DFS store in Europe. Sitting on top of the building is a rooftop terrace that overlooks the Grand Canal. From here, you look out over the Rialto Bridge and can watch as gondolas, water taxis, the vaporetto, and other boats zip back and forth along the Grand Canal."