Gondola
A long, narrow boat used in Venice, Italy, to travel on canals.
What is it?
A gondola is a traditional Venetian rowing boat. It is flat-bottomed and has a high, curved front and back. Gondolas are rowed by a gondolier with one oar. They were the main way people got around Venice before cars. In the painting, you see many gondolas in a parade. Some gondolas have canopies and decorations for special events. Gondolas are still used today for tourists to see the city.
Why it matters
Gondolas are a symbol of Venice. They show how people adapted to living on water. Today, tourists ride gondolas to see the city.
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