1911 Venezia - Gondola con felze e ponte ferrovia

1911 Venezia - Gondola con felze e ponte ferrovia

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Bella veduta animata di gondola con felze, cosi' come si presentavano agli inizi del '900.

Cartolina postale formato piccolo, originale e autentica. Realmente viaggiata nel 1911, con francobollo presente (10 cent) e timbro di annullo visibile.

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note: The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian Lagoon. For centuries gondolas were once the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special Regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers. Their primary role, however, is to carry tourists on rides at established prices.
The gondola is propelled by a man (the gondolier) who stands facing the bow and rows with a forward stroke, followed by a compensating backward stroke. Contrary to popular belief, the gondola is never poled like a punt as the waters of Venice are too deep. Until about two hundred years ago, gondolas often were fitted with a "felze," a small open cabin, to protect the passengers from sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now.

It is estimated that there were several thousand gondolas during the 18th century. There are several hundred today, most of which are for hire by tourists, while a few are in private ownership and use.

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Bella veduta animata di gondola con felze, cosi' come si presentavano agli inizi del '900.

Cartolina postale formato piccolo, originale e autentica. Realmente viaggiata nel 1911, con francobollo presente (10 cent) e timbro di annullo visibile.

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note: The gondola is a traditional, flat-bottomed Venetian rowing boat, well suited to the conditions of the Venetian Lagoon. For centuries gondolas were once the chief means of transportation and most common watercraft within Venice. In modern times the iconic boats still have a role in public transport in the city, serving as traghetti (ferries) over the Grand Canal. They are also used in special Regattas (rowing races) held amongst gondoliers. Their primary role, however, is to carry tourists on rides at established prices.
The gondola is propelled by a man (the gondolier) who stands facing the bow and rows with a forward stroke, followed by a compensating backward stroke. Contrary to popular belief, the gondola is never poled like a punt as the waters of Venice are too deep. Until about two hundred years ago, gondolas often were fitted with a "felze," a small open cabin, to protect the passengers from sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now.

It is estimated that there were several thousand gondolas during the 18th century. There are several hundred today, most of which are for hire by tourists, while a few are in private ownership and use.