❌ The Gondolas of Venice ❤ The gondola has been part of Venice since the 11th century. With its slim hull and flat underside, the craft is perfectly adopted to negotiating with shallow & narrow canals. A fun fact ??: In 1562 it was declared that the outside of gondolas should be painted black, to stop people making an ostentatious show of their wealth ?. Would you like to know more curious facts about gondolas in Venice? Let us know in the comments below ❤