Gilberto Penzo Venetian Boat Models in Venice, Italy

Venetian boats are Gilberto Penzo's passion, a passion he manages to pass on both to his clients and to the Venetians themselves.

From renovating models for museums to uncovering old, forgotten plans of traditional boats, Gilberto Penzo is not only an educated Venetian with a keen interest in the maritime history of Venice, he has also become, through hard work and research, one of the leading authorities on the subject.

Here are some of Gilberto Penzo's models and objects:

In addition to the various books he has written on the history of Venetian ships, he has also put his knowledge and talents as a model-maker at everyone's service.

Venice's traditional shipyards use his plans to build the life-size boats that once plied our lagoon and... Venice lovers, you and us, buy his models, all assembled or in kit form, from the gondola to the water taxi or the Vaporetto Water Bus.

His shop, where you'll also find sometimes moving reproductions of ex-votos of Venetian sailors, is a little Ali Baba's cave where you're sure to find an original gift at any price that will make you dream of our lagoon back home.

Gilberto Penzo - Venetian ship models Venice

Gilberto Penzo - Model Venetian Boats

2681, Calle Seconda dei Saoneri
San Polo - 30125 Venezia
Telephone: +39 041 5246139
Website: www.veniceboats.com

Days and Opening Hours :
Monday to Saturday, 8:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00
Please note, as Gilberto is often called out to boat building sites, it's best to call the shop beforehand to make sure it will be open when you plan to visit.

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