Gondola Gallery
Visit the unique Gondola Hub in Venice
Yard of Venice Gallery: Experience Gondola and San Marco Square Myths and Legends
Located inside a traditional Venetian palace near St. Mark’s Square, the Gondola Gallery invites visitors to explore the history, craftsmanship and hidden secrets of Venice’s most iconic boat. Through historical objects, authentic Squero tools, detailed reconstructions and immersive technology, the experience reveals how the gondola became a symbol of the city.
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Discover the Felze
Explore the reconstructed Felze, the elegant covered cabin that once allowed Venetian nobles to move through the city unseen.
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Meet the Masters of the Squero
See original tools used in the Squero, where generations of craftsmen built and maintained gondolas using traditional techniques.
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Understand the Gondola’s Design
Observe a cross-sectioned gondola and learn how its asymmetrical structure and flat bottom made it perfect for navigating the Venetian lagoon.
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Travel Through Venice in VR
Sit inside a Felze, wear your headset and experience Venice as it once was — from the 17th-century Carnival to the wooden Rialto Bridge and Byzantine St. Mark’s Square.
Where to Find the Gondola Gallery
You can find the
Gondola Gallery at
Calle per San Marco 1092, 30124 Venice, just a short walk from
St. Mark’s Square.
Visit the dedicated website to learn more about its history, immersive VR journey and the fascinating world behind Venice’s most iconic boat.
