A gondola on the Grand Canal
The Gondolier of Venice
Gondolas have become more of a tourist attraction than a mode of public transport.Expensive mode of transport.
Gondolas have become more of a tourist attraction than a mode of public transport.Expensive mode of transport.
To become a gondolier you have to train for 6 months.
You must have a great knowledge of Venice and it`s history.You have to pass exams.
Gondoliers must wear a blue or red striped top, red neckerchief, wide-brimmed straw hat and dark pants.A gondolier can earn the equivalent of up to US$150,000 per year.
You must have a great knowledge of Venice and it`s history.You have to pass exams.
Gondoliers must wear a blue or red striped top, red neckerchief, wide-brimmed straw hat and dark pants.A gondolier can earn the equivalent of up to US$150,000 per year.
All gondolas have an oar made from beech The oar and the forcola are designed to allow eight distinct manoeuvres such as slow forward rowing, powerful forward rowing, turning, slowing down, rowing backwards, and stopping. In addition each forcola is carved to suit individual gondoliers.
A gondolier can earn the equivalent of up to US$150,000 per year
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