Would Venice be the “City of Water” or “City of Bridges” without gondolas and gondolier? Before I can answer, I have to take a look behind the scenes of Venice. Behind the doors, there is a Legend called Saverio. His 35 years of craftsmen make him a legend. Without his dedicated lifestyle there would be no gondolas and gondoliers to make Venice feel like Venice. So what masterful skill does Saverio poses. He has the skill of making a Forcula. Not one Forcula is the same as another. Each Forcula is made specifically for the gondolier. Many components are taken inconsideration when it comes to making a Forcula, the height of the gondolier, the type of rowing, the type of gondola are just a few. So can Venice still be Venice without gondolas? No, because without the hidden culture of a Forcula, there is no Venice.
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