Fondaco Dei Tedeschi

First constructed in 1228 the Fondaco dei Tedeschi is one of Venice’s largest and most recognizable buildings. It was used as a trading post for German merchants, a customs house under Napoleon, and a post office under Mussolini. In shopping center you will find many well-known and luxury brands and much more, souvenirs or wine. Highly recommended is to reserve a free ticket for the rooftop terrace. It has one of the best views over Venice and you see the city with all its sights in a completely different way than from the small streets or from the water.

The Boulevard of Fashion

For the lovers of fashion, Calle XXII Marzo – only a few steps from Saint Mark’s Square – is where you can find the most important Made in Italy brands. Here stand the biggest names in Italian fashion: Prada, Gucci, Ferragamo, Bulgari, Valentino, Giorgio Armani. Shop after shop, these elegant boutiques line one of the most chic calli in the city; their beautiful window displays inviting you inside to look around.

Perfumery “The Merchant of Venice”

The Merchant of Venice represents the Art of Perfumery of Venice. It draws attention to the everlasting role of the city as an essential force in the perfumery tradition throughout the world, and it is intended to highlight the tradition that made Italy, and particularly Venice, central to the history of perfumery. A luxury line that offers a large assortment of exclusive Eau de Parfum and Eau de Toilette.

Bookstore “Libreria Acqua Alta”

You will not find a bookshop like this anywhere. The interior is special because of the piles of books that you will find inside. Because of the floods that often take place in Venice every winter, there are books piled in a boat or bathtub. You will also immediately notice something when you enter the store of Libreria Acqua Alta: there are cats, who lie on the books and sit at the cash register.

C. Longa Santa Maria Formosa, 5176b, 30122 Venice, Italy

Rialto Market

This market is located on the Grand Canal and you can get all kinds of food at the Rialto Market, such as vegetables, fruit, fish, meat, but also spices. All the goods are beautifully displayed so that you can take a good look. If you don't want to buy anything on the market, you will get a good impression of an Italian fresh market.

Glass

Traditionally, Murano glass is made from mineral sands melted together in a high-temperature furnace at 1200°C to 1400°C. At this temperature, the sands fuse into liquid glass. Find the best glass creations at Venini, Nason Moretti, Carlo Moretti, Massimiliano Schiavon.

Venetian masks

Venetian masks were traditionally worn to protect the identity of the wearer and were eventually worn during the Venetian Carnival. Find original masks at Cà Macana, Atelier Marega and Kartaruga.