Did you know that you can be in Italy while in the Philippines? Venice inspired and world-class in design– its structure accurately resembles the Grand Canal in Italy. Venice Grand Canal Mall is a lifestyle hub by Megaworld Corporation. It is located in the residential development Venice Piazza in McKinley Hill, Taguig City.
Upon arriving at the Mall you will be drawn by the beautiful lights hanging overhead, the Canal has a charm that makes it seem otherworldly. Dubbed as the most Romantic Mall in the Philippines, this place has more to offer than just shopping, dining, and fun. The ambiance, the creative use of lightning, the Italian songs and the overall architectural design of the place.
Feel the cozy ambiance inside the mall, beautiful ceilings and floors have painting/stickers. A taste of Italy can be experienced in this mall, and a perfect getaway and a great place to take selfies because everywhere is perfect.
The mall also hosts regular events and activities that cater to all ages such as Venetian mimes, and conciertos. You can enjoy a Gondola ride and feed the pigeons to buy buying a pack of bird food. There is also a Human Statue performer at the Mall, they are everywhere. If you put money on their donation box they will move, don’t forget to take a photo with them.
In the grand canal side of the mall is where most of the restaurants are located. The mall has a good selection to choose from and will satisfy almost any type of craving. The mall also features a food court that serves Filipino food and pizza. This mall is good for dating and family bondings. Venice Grand Canal is also home to an array of shopping brands, supermarket, bookstore, wellness, and fitness centers.
Good news for animal lovers, Venice Grand Canal is a pet-friendly mall and host facilities and amenities tailored for pet owners through its Pet Pass System.
How to get there?
From North Bound or South Bound, you can ride the MRT, go down at Ayala Station. From Ayala station, ride a bus going to the Fort, you can take the West Bound Bus, the aircon bus can be found a few steps away from the MRT Station. Take note, you need to buy the ticket first before riding the bus. Go down at the corner of 5th Avenue and McKinley road. It’s the first stoplight upon entering the fort vicinity. Look for a jeepney bound for to FTI Gate 3.This will pass by McKinley Hill. From McKinely Hill, you will just need to walk around 1km or less.