Posted by aaxan (Tokyo, Japan) on 15 June 2007 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
A gòndola is a traditional Venetian rowing boat. Gondolas were for centuries the chief means of transportation within Venice and still have a role in public transport, serving as traghètti (ferries) over major canals.
The gondola is propelled by an oarsman (the gondolier) who stands facing the bow and pushes, rather than pulls, a single oar. Contrary to popular belief the gondola is never poled, as the waters of Venice are too deep. A gondola for passengers may have a small open cabin, for their protection against sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now.
It is also worth noting that a gondolier, under Venitian law, must have been born in Venice to practice the profession.
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I love Venice.
Just superb! I like it a lot.
15 Jun 2007 1:23am
@badala: thanks, badala.
Great 'Venice' perspective and beautiful colors.
15 Jun 2007 4:13am
@Balpa: thanks, Balpa.
aaahhhh Venice, the place everybody should visit......
15 Jun 2007 5:08am
@ColNed Pictures: yeahhhhhhh , it's Venice, my friend .......
Another beautiful shot :)
16 Jun 2007 5:54am
@MaryB: thanks, MaryB
This is so beautiful.
20 Jun 2007 3:53am
@priya: thank you, priya.
beautiful picture !
30 Jun 2007 7:36am
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