The Arsenale was the largest naval production center in the pre-industrial era, producing the extensive fleets of Venice. The site spread across 110 acres, around 15% of Venice, housed as many as 2,000 workers a day during its peak.
The Gaggiandre, two arched shipyards built between 1568 and 1573, overlook a large internal dock. The design work has been attributed to Jacopo Sansovino, an Italian sculptor and architect, know best for his works around St Mark’s Square, especially the Library of Saint Mark’s, the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Copyright Debbie Smyth, 5 January 2018
Posted as part of Weekend in B&W
Such an amazing place! Wonderful reflections.
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When I was last there, it had some decorated parade type boats stored.
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It certainly has plenty of room for storage!
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Wow, I love Venice and that’s a part I haven’t seen, thanks for sharing 🙂
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Fabulous shots.
Mollyx
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Beautiful captures of the shipyards, Debbie! Great for B&W renditions!
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