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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. Railings are present at some [[Docks|docks]], 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. Some [[Docks|docks]] have railings, which are made of metal.


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

Revision as of 13:18, 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.

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. Some docks have railings, which are made of metal.

See Also