What is the Meaning & Definition of Gondola
Easily recognized by its unique shape, for its style and for being in one of the most special cities of the world, the gondola is one of the most beautiful and fantastic navigation media that can be found. The gondolas are a type of elongated and low barge which boast two high points and they are one of the most characteristic elements of the city of Venice, in Italy. These barges are used especially by tourists seeking to experience the beauty of this unique city on the means of transport more traditional, romantic and beautiful that exists. Gondolas have existed since before 18th century in Venice and was especially from now on (and then in the 20th century) that they became really popular and characteristic of the city. Since Venice is crisscrossed by channels of all types and sizes, the boat was always one of the best means of transport that the Venetians were able to use. However, it was not until the 20th century that these gondolas would become extremely popular due to the important influx of tourists to the city.
Gondolas are handled manually and not engine as it happens at present with other ships. To sail the Venetian canals, it is necessary that gondolas are navigated by gondoliers, very particular characters which, together with its gondolas, characterized the ideology and the Venetian spirit from head to toe.
The gondolas are rather narrow and small barges with respect to the ability to carry passengers. At most, each gondola can carry up to four passengers more the gondolier who stands at one end and travelling stopped while maneuvering the boat with a long, single oar. The gondolas are longer that wide and frequently end up high points that have a similar decoration which had the Greek Triremes (boats on which are based since they take their elongated shape and decoration of the ends). This decor also tends to make counterweight to balance the weight of the gondolier and avoid the same tilt the barge to its side.
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Gondolas are handled manually and not engine as it happens at present with other ships. To sail the Venetian canals, it is necessary that gondolas are navigated by gondoliers, very particular characters which, together with its gondolas, characterized the ideology and the Venetian spirit from head to toe.
The gondolas are rather narrow and small barges with respect to the ability to carry passengers. At most, each gondola can carry up to four passengers more the gondolier who stands at one end and travelling stopped while maneuvering the boat with a long, single oar. The gondolas are longer that wide and frequently end up high points that have a similar decoration which had the Greek Triremes (boats on which are based since they take their elongated shape and decoration of the ends). This decor also tends to make counterweight to balance the weight of the gondolier and avoid the same tilt the barge to its side.
Article contributed by the team of collaborators.