The job requirements for becoming a gondolier in Venice include being 18 or older, having a high school education, swimming skills, and a healthy medical certificate.
Applicants must first prove their rowing skills to qualify for the 'Arte del Gondoliere' training course, as rowing ability is paramount for potential gondoliers.
The training includes 30 hours of theory on Venice's waterways, alongside lessons in English and French, ensuring future gondoliers understand the city's rich history and culture.
With just 433 gondoliers left in Venice, the profession, which began in 1094, is in need of revitalization to preserve its cultural significance.
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