Punta della Dogana
Discover Punta della Dogana
Last updated on September 14, 2026Architecture
Giuseppe Benoni's 1682 rebuilding gave the customs house its long, triangular footprint, following the point of land where the Grand Canal meets the Giudecca Canal.
At the building's tip, a small tower carries Venice's own weathervane landmark: two bronze figures of Atlas supporting a golden globe, topped by a rotating figure representing Fortune. Tadao Ando's 2009 renovation kept the exterior largely intact while inserting minimalist concrete gallery walls within the original brick and timber structure.