Meet gondola’s craftsman: creation of the Forcola

Itinerary

Amazing experience with Piero Dri, one of the few artisans that still creates the famous gondola’s Forcola: a type of rowlock used by the gondolier to move the special boat along the waterways and the Canal Grande. Each fórcola is a unique piece since it is specifically designed for its personal gondolier according to his height and rowing needs.
Meet Piero in his workshop in the heart of Venice (5 minutes from Rialto Bridge) and starts the lesson where he’ll show all the procedure to create this magic item: from the beginning to the end. During the experience he will narrate history, secrets and legends of gondolas and the Venetian gondoliers!
In front of your eyes the master artisan creates this unique Venetian artwork that has the actual shape after centuries of experimentation
A unique experience to live Venice as a local discovering the legendary art of making a Forcola.


Stop At:

• Il Forcolaio Matto, Calle del Cristo Cannaregio 4231, 30121 Venice Italy