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Real Name: Raul Pimentel
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  • Written by rp6686 on Feb 28, 2004
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  • For over a thousand years they have taken passengers food and other wares through the canals. Traditionally made from eight sorts of wood: larch, lime, oak, elm, pine, cherry, walnut and tannen. The bow is decorated with the iron 'Ferro', symbolizing the Doge and the six districts of Venice. They used to be colourful and decorated, but since 1562 the law has required them to be black. Steering a gondola demands great skill. A ten year apprenticeship with a padrone is required before a gondolier gets a licence. Only native born Venetians can apply and the number of issued licences is limited, to keep the price at a healthty 60 - 70 Euros per hour.

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    At Least Do This: Try to get a better deal with your hotel (if you're staying in Venice).
    Alternative: Walk or try the vaporettos.
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    Comments for rp6686 about Venice
    ncfg Fri Aug 6, 2004 15:44 UTC
     Very nice page, your tips are very useful, thanks. Nat
    masc4s Sun Feb 29, 2004 01:02 UTC
     Good Tips. Great photo's. Venice is on my wish list. Thank you for sharing.

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