Colorful Mooring Poles on Grand Canal in Venice, Italy - Encircle Photos

5 Colorful Mooring Poles on Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

During your first ride down the Grand Canal in Venice, you will be in awe of the colorful buildings clinging to the waterline. They are called a palazzo or palace. Most were built by wealthy aristocrats. In front of them are mooring poles. These pali are used to secure boats. The colors of the stripes represent the family who originally owned the residence.

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Colorful Mooring Poles on Grand Canal in Venice, Italy

Calle Aseo, 5768, 30131 Cannaregio, Venezia VE, Italy

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