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Venice Gondolas
It is estimated that there were several thousand gondolas during the 18th century. There are a several hundred today, most of which are for hire by tourists, while a few are in private ownership and use.
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Columns of Venice's two patrons
The Piazza San Marco is known for the columns of Venice's two patrons, Marco and Todaro, that stand by the water's edge: on them are the lion of Saint Mark and the statue of Saint Teodoro of Amasea, "Santodaro" to the Venetians, who is standing on the sacred crocodile of Egypt
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Venice Canal
A small canal in Venice. Public transport is provided by water buses and private water taxis, but many tourists visit it by gondola
