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[[File:022-15.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An example of a ''[[Riva (Dock)|Riva]]''.]]
[[File:022-15.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An example of a ''[[Riva (Dock)|Riva]]''.]]


A '''dock''' in Venice is made of the same materials as the [[Street|street]] it is located on. The only exception would be [[Pontile|''pontili'']], which are made of wood.
There are three types of docks.
*''[[Riva (Dock)|Riva]]''
*''[[Fondamenta di Carico/Scarico]]''
*''[[Pontile]]''


[[File:Fondamenta_di_Carico.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An example of a ''[[Fondamenta di Carico/Scarico]]''.]]
[[File:Fondamenta_di_Carico.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An example of a ''[[Fondamenta di Carico/Scarico]]''.]]


 
==Dock Construction==
==Types==
A typical '''dock''' in Venice is made of stone. The only exception would be [[Pontili|''pontili'']], which are made of wood.
Each dock in Venice has distinct characteristics that clearly defines which type it belongs to. There are three types of docks.
*''[[Riva (Dock)|Riva]]''
*''[[Fondamenta di Carico]]''
*''[[Pontile]]''


[[File:Pontile2.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An example of a ''[[Pontile|pontile]].'']]
[[File:Pontile2.jpg|right|thumb|200px|An example of a ''[[Pontile|pontile]].'']]


==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]] have railings, which are made of metal.
Typical [[Docks|docks]] are equipped with rings, made of iron or steel, and/or poles, that are generally made of wood. Some [[Docks|docks]] have railings, which are made of metal or wood.


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Docks]]
*[[Docks]]
*''[[Riva (Dock)|Riva]]''
*''[[Rive]]''
*''[[Pontile]]''
*''[[Pontili]]''
*''[[Fondamenta di Carico/Scarico]]''
*''[[Fondamente di Carico/Scarico]]''

Revision as of 13:48, 6 December 2013

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

There are three types of docks.

An example of a Fondamenta di Carico/Scarico.

Dock Construction

A typical dock in Venice is made of stone. The only exception would be pontili, which are made of wood.
An example of a pontile.

Components

Typical docks are equipped with rings, made of iron or steel, and/or poles, that are generally made of wood. Some docks have railings, which are made of metal or wood.

See Also