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==Components==
==Components==
Each dock has components that are necessary for its use. For securing boats, there are rings, made of iron or steel, and/or poles, that are typically made from wood. Some [[Docks|docks]] even have railings present, which are made of metal.
Each dock has components that are necessary for its use. For securing boats, there are rings, made of iron or steel, and/or poles, that are typically made from wood. Railings are present at some [[Docks|docks]], which are made of metal.


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Docks]]
*[[Docks]]

Revision as of 12:34, 6 December 2013

This article contains information about a typical Venetian dock.
For a list of docks, see Docks.
An example of a Riva.

A dock in Venice is made of the same materials as the street it is located on. The only exception would be pontili, which are made of wood.

An example of a Fondamenta di Carico/Scarico.


Types

Each dock in Venice has distinct characteristics that clearly defines which type it belongs to. There are three types of docks in Venice.

An example of a pontile.

Components

Each dock has components that are necessary for its use. For securing boats, there are rings, made of iron or steel, and/or poles, that are typically made from wood. Railings are present at some docks, which are made of metal.

See Also