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Gondolier doing his thing<br> Italy picture - Contrary to popular belief the gondola is never poled, the waters of Venice being too deep for that. A gondola for passengers may have a small open cabin, for their protection against sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now.
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Contrary to popular belief the gondola is never poled, the waters of Venice being too deep for that. A gondola for passengers may have a small open cabin, for their protection against sun or rain. A sumptuary law of Venice required that gondolas should be painted black, and they are customarily so painted now.
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