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 The gondola, queen of the
canals in Venice by Fam.Rauca,
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They reach and narrow gondolas, there is already, since approximately 1000 years.
The gondolas can use also the narrowest and flattest canals.
The helmsman, who stands in the rear part of the asymmetrically moulded boat, provides the balance.
The gondolas are exactly 10,87 meters long and measures, at the widest place, 1,42 meters.
1562, decided, the advice of Venice, laws against the excessive pageantry, within the city.
Since this time, all gondolas are black if they were not produced for quite special occasions.
For a gondola, one uses 280 parts, that consist of eight different wood types.
The gondolas glide majestically through the canals and serve sooner for amusement trips. Leave a Comment Directions: Throughout Venice, on finished big or small canals, you see numerous gondolas that leave a special grade of tradition and romanticism.
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There are two important rules to remember about gondola rides in Venice:
1) If the price bothers you, don't do it.
2) If the price doesn't bother you, make sure you understood the gondolier correctly.
The city of Venice sets official rates for gondola rides, which started at €120 for 40 minutes the last time I checked. Additional 20-minute increments are €40. After 7 p.m., the base rate climbs to €100, with €50 for an additional 2 minutes. Up to six people can share a gondola.
This doesn't mean you'll actually pay 120 euros, or that you'll get a 40-minute ride. Depending on demand, gondoliers may regard the official rates as a polite fiction. Special services, such as singing, can boost the fare even more.
WE DID NOT TAKE THE GONDOLO RIDE.I thought it looked boring and a definite rip off for the price.Use the canal taxi boats far more interesting and you see much much more for about 6 euros!
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Gondola is undoubtely the most romantic way to explore the historic centre of the town. The 45 minutes tour will cost you 130 euros, which I considere as a robbery.
I didn't want to pay such extremely high price, instead I've explore the town by walking.
Maybe, just maybe, some other time in my next life. Leave a Comment
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 Gondolas by St. Mark's Piazza by jackbratLeave a Comment Address: Gondoliers are located everywhere in Venice
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 by clairegeordio
I did not actually go on a gondola as I knew it would be too pricey for my budget, but did enjoy watching them all the same. I believe that the typical price was 90 euros for 50 minutes. Prices go up during the evening. Leave a Comment
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 by evona
Even people who have never been to Venice know gondola very well. Gondolas was in Venice as early as XI century. 1562 ordered to paint gondolas only black. During festivities they are decorate with flowers. This must be a very great experience sail with a gondola. And you can ask the gondolier that he sing some italian songs. But this pleasure is expensive - above 60-100 Euro.
This foto is made near of Fish Market - Pescheria. Leave a Comment
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 Traghetto Santa Sofia by puerto_lover
The picture shows the Traghetto close to Ca' D'Oro called Santa Sofia crossing from the Pescharia or fish market. Leave a Comment
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What is Venice famous for?!? Yes! the Canals!... and yes! the Gondolas!!
Gondolas are like the biggest symbols of Venice... It's like THE thing to do in Gondola.. sit in one with your loved one... how romantic... yah yah.. i was alone.. so naturally i gave that a miss TOO!! argh..
But if you have money to spare... it really is a romantic thing to do, in my opinion.
Ranges around 60-80euros per gondola. Many of the gondolas are very well decorated and mostly catered for couple with very luxurious cushioned seats. But some do seat up to 6persons. Leave a Comment Address: All over.Directions: Mostly around Bacino San Marco.. but also around Ponte di Rialto and many other areas.
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 One of the millions gondols by Henrik_rrb
Well... let's say I didn't have to worry... Venice is full of gondols, so full that you might think that the competition for customers would cut the prices down...
However, it's not like that... From what I heard it costs around 100 euro for a trip. I decided to jump on that and get pleased with my photos instead... Leave a Comment Address: All over the townDirections: Everywhere you see water
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