Exploring the canals of Venice by gondola.
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Discover the history of Venice’s iconic gondolas. Learn how flat-bottomed medieval cargo boats became a Renaissance status symbol and an engineered masterpiece.
At their 16th-century peak, around 10,000 of these boats served as the city's primary “taxis.” Today, only about 400 remain, meticulously handcrafted in traditional shipyards.
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We plan to be back in Venice next year as part of our “Taste of Italy” tour scheduled for May 13-22, 2027. To learn more about this and other travel opportunities in the lands of the Bible, follow the link here.
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