Talk:Gondola

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can somebody explain symbolism of the tail fins on the gondola? Taco325i 01:44, 25 October 2006 (UTC) Anybody??? -Taco325i 18:11, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Need of quotation - law binding requirement to be born in Venecia...

"It is also worth noting that a gondolier, under Venetian law, must have been born in Venice to practice the profession."

I think this sentence needs quotation. Is there really any law that would say that gondollier needs to be born Venecian?

I agree since recently Alexander Hai was allowed to finally be a gondolier to a local Venice hotel. I'm unable to find any truth to what they call their "Gondolier Guild," which makes me disbelieve this theory or practice. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 208.5.237.66 (talk) 22:42, 8 November 2007 (UTC)

Italy is a member of the EU. Even if Venice ever had such a by-law, it is null and void now due to EU anti-discrimination laws.

On the other hand, do they allow women to serve as gondoliers? Theoretically, if the gondola guild is able to prove sculling is physically too much demanding job for a female, they could legally restrict the occupation for males only. (Here in Hungary, an EU member as well, women are not allowed to be firefighters, because law bans women from any job where lifting more than 25 kilos is required). 91.83.18.109 (talk) 17:23, 12 May 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Eternal Love

What does Eternal Love in all-caps and italics mean? Something other than that the couple's love will last a long time? The caps and itals suggest something else.

"Venetian tradition dictates that couples must kiss under every bridge for Eternal Love."

76.116.212.2 (talk) 14:09, 20 April 2008 (UTC)

I think all it means is that the IP editor who added it felt like putting it in caps and italics. I'm changing it now. MorganaFiolett (talk) 14:36, 21 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Sandolo

Is no one on en Wiki at all interested in the lovely venetian boat called sandolo? There seems to be no mention of it anywhere. Incredible!

For reference, see the only picture I could find on Commons. B. Jankuloski (talk) 06:59, 28 May 2008 (UTC)