From ancient times, rivers and canals were used as the natural and safest communication routes for the transport of goods and passengers. In particular, in the Veneto region, the close-knit river system influenced the development of social and economic relations, enhanced by a vast and highly developed range of types of boats.
From ancient times, rivers and canals were used as the natural and safest communication routes for the transport of goods and passengers. In particular, in the Veneto region, the close-knit river system influenced the development of social and economic relations, enhanced by a vast and highly developed range of types of boats.
Exhibited in the outside courtyard of the museum are fèri (anchors), hoists, winches (verricello), engines and brìcole (Bricola is the wooden piling used to mark the course of a Venetian canals and rivers).
A cross-section shows the composition of the boats, the various types used for transport of goods or people and how they were constructed. Of special interest are the scale models of the burcio“Lina”, one of the last of this type of riverboat in operation, and the cross-section of the mainmast of a Paduan burcio, the type of boat common in the Veneto region and the symbol of river navigation.
The Museum of River Navigation of Battaglia Terme, Sunday 1 October 2023 at 4 pm, proposes the workshop for kids and adults “The album of the stickers of the Boatmen”. During the guided tour in the rooms of Read more…
The organisation of the guided visit with excursion on boat by the Museum of River Navigation continues also for the autumn season! In addition to the guided visit of the Museum, we will take a Read more…
The Museum of River Navigation of Battaglia Terme, Sunday 24 September 2023 at 4 pm, proposes the workshop for kids and adults: Paint the Sails of Boatmen! Let’s sail together for a fascinating afternoon dedicated to families, Read more…