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Venice is a world-famous water city with criss-crossing rivers, and ships become the main means of transportation, equivalent to cars on the street. The boats in Venice are twenty or thirty feet long, narrow and deep, a bit like canoes. The bow and stern are tilted upward, like a crescent moon hanging on the horizon, with light and flexible movements, like a water snake in a ditch. We sat in the cabin with leather cushions as soft as sofas. Ships pass through different types of stone bridges. We opened the curtains and looked at the ancient buildings standing on both sides of the river to meet the passing ships. Have endless interests. The boatman's driving skills are particularly good. The sailing speed is extremely fast, and there are many ships coming and going. He can handle it with ease and is in no hurry. No matter how crowded it is, he can always turn left and right to squeeze through. When he meets a very narrow place, he can always pass smoothly and make a sharp turn at an extremely fast speed. The buildings on both sides fly backwards, and our eyes are too busy to know which one to look at. Businessmen put on big bags of goods, got off the boat in a hurry and did business along the river. The young woman was laughing loudly on the boat. Many children, accompanied by nannies, went to the suburbs by boat to breathe fresh air. The solemn old man took his family and Bible with him and went to church in a boat to pray. At midnight, the theater was over. A large group of people squeezed out and boarded their own rubber boats. The crowded ships soon dispersed and disappeared in the winding river, and there was a burst of laughter and other sounds. The water gradually became quiet, and only the shadow of the moon was seen shaking in the water. Tall stone buildings stand by the river, ancient bridges cross the water, and large and small ships are moored on the dock. Silence enveloped the water city, and ancient Venice fell asleep again.

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The unique Venetian ship has a unique name-"gondola" (Italian "gondola", also translated as "gondola" or "gondola"). This light, slender and unique boat has always been a means of transportation for Venetians living in lagoons. According to 1094, its name comes from the first governor in the 7th century. Why it is called "gondola" cannot be verified now, and it may come from the Greek kondyle, meaning canoe; Or kondoura, the name of a ship; It may also come from the Latin cymbula, that is, ship. The "gondola" has a very long history. 1 1 Century is the most popular period of "gondola". At that time, there were more than 10,000 gondolas, but now there are only a few hundred gondolas left in Venice. Although the number is only one twentieth of that of18th century, it is gratifying that small shipyards like San trova Suo are still making and repairing such ships, which makes this ancient Venetian tradition spread. Gondola has a variety of designs. /kloc-In the 6th century, the appearance of gondola was extremely gorgeous, and nobles often showed off their wealth in gondola decorated with silks and satins and beautifully carved. In order to curb this extravagant atmosphere, the Venetian Senate issued a ban: it is not allowed to put any decorations showing off family status on pointed boats, and the installed ones must be removed, and all gondolas are painted black. The only decoration left is the bow panel. This tradition has been maintained, and today's gondola is also a unified black, and it will only be decorated as a flower boat on special occasions. There are two parts of this ship that can embody the imagination of craftsmen. One is a handsome bow, much like the six-toothed halberd used in 15 and16th century. (Each tooth represents a district of Venice), and the other tooth is Ionian Stern. In the18th century, the shape and size of this Venetian ship will gradually be fixed to what we are today. Today, this ship is generally10.75m long and10.75m wide. The flat bottom of the boat is asymmetric, and the balance of the boat can be maintained only by one side. Once upon a time, there was a movable roof in the middle cabin of a gondola to shelter passengers from the wind and rain. Some canopies have small windows and sliding doors. Later, this awning also disappeared. Gondola boatmen now only wear striped tight knit tops and a straw hat. In the past, boatmen's uniforms were very strange and elegant. When rowing, the boatman stood at the stern, and a long single paddle was placed on the curved paddle rack. On weekdays, gondola is the main tourist boat, and the cost of taking gondola is relatively expensive, with an average of about 70~ 120 euros every 40 minutes. On the first Sunday afternoon in September every year, a Regata Storica, a traditional gondola boat race with a long history, will be held on the Venice Grand Canal. Venice regatta originated from 13 15 according to historical records. Gondola was made by Venetian craftsmen according to the ancient oral tradition. This small pointed boat was not exactly like today in ancient times. 15th century and16th century paintings depict that gondolas were relatively flat at that time, and the stern and bow were not as high as they are now. Bright patterns are painted on both sides of the ship, and some of them are decorated with expensive ornaments. Noble families use this to show off their family status and compare with each other.

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A city in northeastern Italy, an important port on the northwest coast of Venice Bay in Adriatic Sea. The population is 343,000. It is mainly built on a shallow beach 4 kilometers offshore, with an average water depth of 1.5 meters. It is connected with the land by railways and highways. A bridge consisting of 1 18 small islands with 177 waterways and 40/kloc-0 boats is called "Water City". It was built in 452 AD. In the eighth century, it was the trade center of the Adriatic Sea. /kloc-The city was founded in the 0/0 century. In the Middle Ages, it was one of the most prosperous trade centers in the Mediterranean. After the opening of the new air route, the European commercial center gradually shifted to the Atlantic coast and declined. 1866 merged into the kingdom of Italy. Industry and commerce are developed, including aluminum smelting, chemistry, coking, chemical fertilizer, oil refining, steel and other industries. It is famous for producing jewelry and jade crafts, glassware, floral leather products, lace and embroidery. Marghella Port on land is an important oil port and passenger port. A famous tourist center with 3 million tourists every year. The ancient St. Kyle Square is the activity center of the city, surrounded by Byzantine and Renaissance buildings such as cathedral and bell tower. Lido is a linear sandbar 2 kilometers offshore and the most famous bathing beach in Europe. Venice is a beautiful water city, built in the most impossible place-water. The amorous feelings of Venice are always inseparable from "water", winding water lanes and flowing blue waves. She is like a romantic dream floating on the blue waves, and her poetry is lingering for a long time. This city once had the most powerful manpower, material resources and strength in Europe. The history of Venice began in 453 AD. At that time, farmers and fishermen in Venice turned to this Adriatic island to avoid nomads who looked like sword soldiers. Venice looks like a dolphin. Its urban area is less than 7.8 square kilometers, but it is composed of 1 18 small islands, and 177 canals are as dense as cobwebs. These islands and canals are connected by about 40 1 bridge. The whole city is connected with the Italian mainland peninsula only by a long dike. The construction method here is to first lay large wooden stakes on the underwater silt, one by one, which is the foundation. After the stake is firmly nailed, the board is laid and the house is built. All the houses here are built like this. So some people say that there are stones above Venice and forests below. In order to build Venice, all the forests in northern Italy were cut down. Such a house, don't worry about underwater wood rot, will not rot, and will become harder and harder, and will become stronger and stronger for a long time. Previously, archaeologists excavated the former residence of Kyle Poirot, and the excavated wood was as hard as iron, and only the water would rot. Venice's fertile alluvial soil, stones made of local materials, and boats made of wood from neighboring inland areas shuttle through it; In the mud, the ancestors built Venice on the water. This city, which is less than 8 square kilometers, is cut into more than 100 islands by more than 100 cobweb canals. The islands are connected by various bridges at will. When you first arrive, you will soon get lost in this "water city". Fortunately, there is an S-shaped Grand Canal running through the whole city. Along this so-called "the longest street in Venice", you can enjoy the essence of Venice without worrying about getting lost. There are nearly 200 palaces, mansions and 7 churches along the coast, most of which were built in the 14 to 16 century, with Byzantine style, Gothic style, Baroque style and Venetian style. All the building foundations are submerged in the water, which looks like an art gallery rising in the water. On weekdays, the Grand Canal is really like a busy street, and all kinds of ships shuttle through it. Of course, the most unique is gondola. Venice has the Phoenix Opera House, the lament bridge written by Xu Zhimo, the great Renaissance and Byzantine architecture, St. Kyle's Square, one of the most beautiful squares in the world, and amazing cloisters. Some of the most beautiful passages in antonioni's films were shot here. This is an important town in the Renaissance, which produced one of the most important painting schools in history: Venetian painting school; German music master Richard Wagner died here ... the past glory and dreams of this city continue to this day through well-preserved buildings. Her unique atmosphere fascinates tourists, and all visitors to Venice are fascinated by it. Venice and its lagoon in English: Venice and its lagoon in English: Venice no. : 546-004 1987 is listed in the World Heritage List according to the cultural heritage selection criteria C(I)(II)(III)(IV)(V)(VI). Evaluation of World Heritage Committee: It was founded in the 5th century and built by 65438+. Generally speaking, it is an extraordinary architectural masterpiece. Venice (English: Venice, Italian: venezia), known as the "Pearl of the Adriatic Sea", is surrounded by the sea and located in Veneto province on the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy. From the map, Venice is like a crystal embedded in the waist of a wonderful boot, shining in the waves of the Adriatic Sea.

History and geography of Venice

The history of Venice began in 453 AD. At that time, farmers and fishermen in this area turned to this Adriatic island in order to avoid the cool nomadic people who loved swords. Venice began to develop in the 10 century. /kloc-Around the 0/4th century, it has developed into the busiest port city in Italy, known as the most famous water city in the whole Mediterranean, integrating commerce, trade and tourism. Venice was in its heyday from 14 to 15, and became the most powerful and richest maritime "peaceful country" and one of the Mediterranean trade centers in Italy. From16th century, Venice gradually declined with the discovery of Columbus and America. 1797, Venice succumbed to Napoleon's rule, and Venice, with a history of 1000 years, perished. 1849 the war of independence against Austria. It was not until 1866 that Venice and Italy were unified and became a region of Italy.

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There is a four-kilometer-long causeway in the northwest corner, which is connected with the mainland. It is not only an important port in Italy, but also an ancient city of culture and art. Venice and its lagoon are composed of 1 18 islands. Known as the "Water Capital", "Water City", "Bridge City" or "City of Hundred Islands", it is the capital of Venice Province of Italy (another information: the capital of Veneto Region) and the main port in northern Italy. This unique water city in the world has beautiful scenery and unique scenery, and places of interest abound in the city. It is a picturesque historical city, and all the scenery here is inseparable from water. Venice Waterway is the road to the city. There are no cars, bicycles and traffic lights in the city. Ships are the only means of transportation in this city.

Venice's architecture and culture

Venice has the Phoenix Opera House, the lament bridge written by Xu Zhimo, the great Renaissance and Byzantine architecture, St. Kyle's Square, one of the most beautiful squares in the world, and the breathtaking cloister ... Some of the most beautiful passages in antonioni's films were shot here. This is an important town in the Renaissance, which produced one of the most important painting schools in history: Venetian painting school; German music master Richard Wagner died here ... the past glory and dreams of this city continue to this day through well-preserved buildings. Her unique atmosphere fascinates tourists, and all visitors to Venice are fascinated by it. Venice is a world-famous water city, and its beauty is composed of water and bridges. Today, it is the only city in the world without cars. The special scenery of the streets and lanes of Venice Watertown. Some waterways are narrower than hutongs in Beijing, so two boats can't sail at the same time, so they can only take one road. There are old houses on both sides of the street, and most of the bottom floors are residents' boathouses. Connecting the two sides of the street are all kinds of stone bridges or wooden bridges. They cross the street high and don't hinder navigation at all. Bridges and water streets in Venice crisscross. People use boats instead of cars and bridges instead of roads. Land and water tourists are woven, pigeons and seagulls are Qi Fei, which forms the unique life interest of this world-famous water city. Among many bridges in Venice, the most famous one is Rialto Bridge, which leads to the city center together with the railway station, also known as the commercial bridge. It is all made of white marble and is a symbol of Venice. The bridge is 48 meters long, 22 meters wide and 7 meters above the water. Both ends of the bridge are supported by 12000 stakes inserted into the water. There is a pavilion in the middle of the bridge, which spans the Grand Canal. Ships, large and small, only shuttle through the bridge opening in the shape of the sun. Rialto Bridge was built at 1 180. It was originally a wooden bridge, but later it was changed into a suspension bridge. 1444 In a celebration, the bridge was broken because it was overwhelmed. From 1580 to 1592, it was rebuilt into the present stone bridge. There is a floating pavilion at the top of the bridge, and there are more than 20 jewelry stores and souvenir stalls on both sides of the bridge. Venice has many historical sites, including 120 churches, including Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches. In addition, there are 120 bell towers, 64 monasteries for men and women, and more than 40 palaces built by water, all of which are very unique across the river. The buildings in Venice have different architectural styles, and the doors, windows and corridors of the houses are carved with exquisite patterns and patterns. Boating in Venice at night is unique. Every year, thousands of tourists come to Venice, Italy to feel its beauty, warmth and romance.