NAVIGATION FROM DOLO TO STRA AND ILLUSTRATION OF THE ROUTE FROM THE GUIDE ON BOARD
Along the verdant Brenta Canal, between the 16th and 18th centuries the Venetian nobility had sumptuous mansions, palaces and villas built as holiday homes so they could rest from the hectic life of Venice. Magnificent constructions, sluice gates, movable bridges and green bends of the Naviglio characterize this waterway... We will follow the historical route of the Venetian burchielli in the 1700s, skirting villages and summer residences of the Venetian nobility. Originally, the burchielli boats connected Venice to Padua and were mainly used by Venetian nobles to travel to their mainland estates. On their way through the lagoon they traveled pushed by the wind or oars, while along the Riviera del Brenta they were pulled along the banks by men, oxen or horses.
Boarding and departure at the wharf in Dolo (Via Fondamenta, corner of Via Mazzini, near Piazza Cantiere).
The bustling village of Dolo from which our water route begins is known for its ancient watermills and the "Squero," an old shipyard where boats were once repaired.
After passing the Dolo sluice gate, with an ascent of the watery slope, the navigation continues among sumptuous villas and flower gardens with century-old trees with illustration of the many Venetian Villas seen from the river.
We will continue navigation to the pier in front of Villa Pisani in Stra.
Disembarkation and end of services.
Duration of the tour: 1 hour
