At 20 Paolo Brandolisio took over the workshop of the legendary remer Giuseppe 'Bepi' Carli, a third-generation bottega, and he still shapes forcole and oars there with Carli's methods. He trained Piero Dri, the youngest remer in the city. A few steps behind St Mark's Basilica, most visitors never notice this narrow workshop full of walnut blocks.
- Address
- Castello 4725, 30122 Venezia (Rio de la Canonica, behind San Marco)
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 09:00-13:00, 15:00-19:00 (Homo Faber); closed Sat-Sun
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 20 min
- Price
- Free to look; pieces made to order (Price not verified)
- Price level
- €
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Weekday hours only, with a long lunch break; look in through the window if the door is closed.
- Ask to see a gondola forcola next to a smaller one for a sandolo or mascareta: each boat has its own shape.
- Order directly from him; he works for gondoliers first, so a custom piece takes time.