Venetian Gondolas, Venice, Italy
by Venetia Featherstone-Witty
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Venetian Gondolas, Venice, Italy
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Venetia Featherstone-Witty
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Photograph - Photographs
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I spent two days in Venice this summer and I fell in love with it all over again. Here is some information about gondolas.The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian lagoon. It is similar to a canoe except it is narrower. The rowing oar, which is not fastened to the hull, is used in a sculling manner, also acting as the rudder.For centuries the gondola was the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. It is propelled by a gondolier. 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. Their primary role today, however, is to carry tourists on rides at fixed rates.
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September 27th, 2016
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Comments (11)
Christopher James
Congratulations on surpassing 500 Views.....
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you Christopher - hope to get to 1000 by Christmas or sooner!! :)
Ann Horn
What could be better that a gondola ride in Venice, one of my favorite places? Lovely image, Venetia. f/l/tw
Venetia Featherstone-Witty replied:
Thank you Ann - you have some nice images of Venice also! Thank you for the f/l/t :)
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"