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Osteria Al Pesador is located in an area with a thousand-year history of trade, with the Rialto Market as its point of reference. The main Venice Market was transferred here in 1097.
In 1181, a pontoon bridge was built connecting the two banks of the Grand Canal, thereby allowing easy pedestrian access and better transit of goods from the “fondaci” (stores) overlooking the banks.
In 1524, next to the church of San Giacometo, the “Bancogiro” was established, a true bank that offered financial and monetary services to traders.

The building which now houses the Osteria was built in this period. In addition to the “Bancogiro”, many warehouses and facilities for the market were also built.

Next to the “Bancogiro” was the public weighbridge known as “Pesador”, that is, the place where goods were weighed.