Paolo Brandolisio
the secret:
The master of the Oars
Want a truly unique souvenir? Take home a miniature forcola, a piece of Venetian heritage made by a true artisan.
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$100-$500
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3PM-7PM
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Step into a living piece of Venice’s history at Paolo Brandolisio’s workshop, where gondola oars and forcole (rowlocks) are still handcrafted from a single piece of cherry or walnut wood. This isn’t just craftsmanship, it’s an art form, perfected over centuries. Paolo is one of the last masters keeping this tradition alive, supplying 90% of Venice’s gondoliers.
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