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A ''[[traghetto]]'' is a type of ''[[gondola]]'' used as a ferry to transport people across the Grand Canal. Because there are only three bridges that link both sides of the canal, the traghetti provide the quickest and cheapest means for crossing. This traditional Venetian watercraft has a shallow hull to allow the boat to be dragged to shore with minimal structural damage, and also to make it easier for people to get in and out of the boat. The shallow hull also offers balance for passengers when standing in the boats, which is a strange concept for most people. When riding in a ''[[traghetto]]'', it is customary for the passengers to remain standing. | A ''[[traghetto]]'' is a type of ''[[gondola]]'' used as a ferry to transport people across the Grand Canal. Because there are only three bridges that link both sides of the canal, the traghetti provide the quickest and cheapest means for crossing. This traditional Venetian watercraft has a shallow hull to allow the boat to be dragged to shore with minimal structural damage, and also to make it easier for people to get in and out of the boat. The shallow hull also offers balance for passengers when standing in the boats, which is a strange concept for most people. When riding in a ''[[traghetto]]'', it is customary for the passengers to remain standing. | ||
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