Gondola archivos - Italy News

Detail of the gondola showing the 6 prongs and the 'doge's cap'

Tourists tip gondola in Venice while taking selfies

August 25, 2025August 25, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A gondola capsized in Venice on Sunday morning, sending its gondolier and several tourists tumbling into the canal.

The Venetian Gondolier: A centuries-old tradition

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The image of a gondola gliding gracefully through the canals of Venice, steered by a gondolier in a striped shirt and straw hat, is one of the most iconic and enduring symbols of Italy. The profession of the gondolier is not just a job; it is a revered tradition passed down through generations, deeply intertwined […]