MH-VeniceJuliM-06420101 Published on May 8, 2010 in Venice / VenedigFull resolution (262 × 400) ← Previous Next → Venice, July 2008 — The Gondola is a traditional Venetian rowing boat. The aluminum ornament on the front of the boat is called the fèrro. It serves as decoration and as counterweight for the gondolier standing near the stern. Share this:ShareFacebook