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|Tuesday, January 13, 2026Various boarding points across Venice (Rialto, San Marco, Accademia, Santa Maria del Giglio)
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Gondola Legends – Ferro, Bow, and Carnival Stories
A friendly primer on gondola symbolism: ferro prongs, bow curves, carnival masks, and which stories are tradition vs modern marketing.
12/11/2025
10 min read
The gondola invites story.
Symbols
- Ferro prongs: Sestieri.
- S-curve: Grand Canal.
- Backward prong: Giudecca.
Carnival masks add theater; the boat’s meaning is older.
Bottom line
Enjoy the legends — and the reality of a perfectly balanced craft.
About the Author
Venice Travel Expert
I created this guide to help you ride Venice’s waterways with confidence — clear booking advice, thoughtful etiquette tips, and stories to enrich what you’ll see and feel from the boat.
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Gondola
Myths
Legends
Symbolism
Venice
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