Fondaco dei Tedeschi
Historic building in Venice, Italy
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The Fondaco dei Tedeschi, a historic building in Venice, Italy, is situated along the Grand Canal, close to the iconic Rialto Bridge. It was a hostel and a warehouse for the city's German (Tedeschi) merchants and their imports. After being destroyed by fire in 1505, the Fondaco dei Tedeschi was rebuilt in a Renaissance architectural style.
It not only endured but also continued to serve its original purpose. Most recently, the building has housed a DFS department store located on Venice's Grand Canal.
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