Gondola
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The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon.
For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers.
The gondola is propelled by using an oar instad of a pole. Their primary role today, however, is to carry tourists on rides at fixed rates.
A standard gondola ride is 40 minute, and fares are generally higher at night. Gondolas can hold up to six people, and Gondeliers wear black pants, striped shirts and red scarves. Some may wear hats, nad some may evensing (although they don`t need to).
A couple hundred years ago there were about 10,000 gondolas but today there are only about 500.
A gondola is flat and made of wood. It's 11 meters long, weighs 600 kg and is hand built in special workshops called squeri of which there are still a few today. Gondolas are seen in festival parades and in rowing competitions.
Most of the time you can book Gondola rides through your hotels.
For centuries gondolas were the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers.
The gondola is propelled by using an oar instad of a pole. Their primary role today, however, is to carry tourists on rides at fixed rates.
A standard gondola ride is 40 minute, and fares are generally higher at night. Gondolas can hold up to six people, and Gondeliers wear black pants, striped shirts and red scarves. Some may wear hats, nad some may evensing (although they don`t need to).
A couple hundred years ago there were about 10,000 gondolas but today there are only about 500.
A gondola is flat and made of wood. It's 11 meters long, weighs 600 kg and is hand built in special workshops called squeri of which there are still a few today. Gondolas are seen in festival parades and in rowing competitions.
Most of the time you can book Gondola rides through your hotels.