Close your eyes and
imagine Venice. I’m pretty certain you will be seeing a colourful gondola
gliding under a bridge over the Grand Canal.
The gondola has become
the defining image of Venice, with their bright colours and being punted along
the waterways of Venice.
There is simply no better
way to experience the essence of Venice than a ride in a gondola; the colours,
the captivating light, the amazing buildings and architecture.
Gondolas originated in
Venice a city on a series of six islands at the edge of the Adriatic Sea. The
“streets” of Venice are actually waterways for boat traffic, making this city
one of the most interesting in the world.
Of all the differing
watercrafts in Venice, the gondola is the most well-known. It is an ancient row
boat, evolving over the last 1,000 years to become the sleek, graceful shape
you see today. Its unique, asymmetrical design allows just one oarsman to
navigate the narrow Venetian waterways using a single oar.
Acknowledgements to Gondola Romantica for this
information.
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