Aspiring gondoliers will have to fork out hundreds in order to access the theory and practical courses needed to qualify for the centuries-old profession in Venice.
Venice is on the look out for new gondoliers to take on its centuries-old profession as the lagoon city is projected to see a record influx of tourists this year. The job involves balancing on the edge of a gondola and rowing through Venice's narrow canals, while guiding tourists through the city's main sites. But the application process to take on Venice's 1,000-year-old profession is far from plain-sailing. Just the opposite - it's long, competitive, multi-layered and costly.
The theory includes a study of Venice's history, art and culture, an English language course and studying the city's code of rules for its waterways. The practical course will see candidates learning the art of rowing the boat with a single oar under the guidance of a master gondolier before they sit an exam to demonstrate what they've learnt. Those who attend at least 80% of each course and pass the practical test will become qualified gondoliers.
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