WHY YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY TAKE A GONDOLA RIDE IN VENICE?

THE GONDOLA

Venice’s gondolas are full of interesting details! The iron ornament at the front, called the ferro, helps balance the boat and represents Venice’s six districts. Each gondola is handmade from 280 wooden pieces and takes over a year to build. It’s also slightly asymmetrical to help with steering. Becoming a gondolier isn’t easy either — it takes lots of training and tough exams!