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Venetian chimneys
2011.01.05
December 29, 30 & 31, 2010 & January 1, 2011
A distinct architectural characteristic of Venice is found in its chimneys.
These are the same chimneys that can be seen in paintings by Carpaccio and Canaletto among others, and form a vital element of this city’s character, topping off the elegant palaces.
There is a practical reason for their odd shapes, however. Their peculiar forms prevent the escape of sparks into the air by whirling them around their inner walls until they fall, spent, to a collecting space at the base of the chimney. A necessary measure in a city that uses abundant amounts of wood in its palazzi!
A distinct architectural characteristic of Venice is found in its chimneys.
These are the same chimneys that can be seen in paintings by Carpaccio and Canaletto among others, and form a vital element of this city’s character, topping off the elegant palaces.
There is a practical reason for their odd shapes, however. Their peculiar forms prevent the escape of sparks into the air by whirling them around their inner walls until they fall, spent, to a collecting space at the base of the chimney. A necessary measure in a city that uses abundant amounts of wood in its palazzi!
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I love this report. Fascinating information and wonderful illustrations.
SADHYA · 2011-01-05: 08:13
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fantastic & very illustrative Shots... about the paintings i must've say that i agree with with U. especially in Vittore Carpaccio Renaissance paintings Must i've seen in the healing of the madman (ill Miracolo) BuddY... Thx for info & sharing A Lot.
Marquis · 2011-01-05: 08:25
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Superbes cheminées, majesteuses et artistiques ! Merci aussi pour l'explication : quand les contraintes se font belles !
josy63 · 2011-01-05: 09:46
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Tres jolies, se sont des cheminées ?
Sufod · 2011-01-05: 10:02
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Nice! are all of them private houses chimneys
krasotulichka · 2011-01-05: 10:15
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Nice set of nusual architectural features
Lynda · 2011-01-05: 10:54
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Wow such decorative chimney pots and the information makes the whole set fascinating
cariad · 2011-01-05: 14:11
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Excellent set !!
finbarr · 2011-01-05: 16:32
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super !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
photodeclair · 2011-01-05: 19:05
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Nice post.
joycephotography · 2011-01-05: 21:48
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Wonderful informative post! Love the chimneys!!!
darfoster · 2011-01-05: 22:05
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lovely collection. thanks for informing about this speciality. next time when i visit Venice, i have to notice these.
miltonjacob · 2011-01-06: 06:09
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nice shots I loved the first one
Pedar · 2011-01-06: 10:34
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Very nice set!!!!
agandia · 2011-01-06: 13:48
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Thanks for the info to go along with the great shots.
mikro · 2011-01-06: 18:34
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Interesting!
????? · 2011-01-07: 12:06
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Beautiful shots of the chimneys. They look different.
Mruczek · 2011-01-08: 14:34
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the last one!
????? · 2011-01-10: 17:01
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Great!
atszabo · 2011-02-08: 18:19
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