Se vivi a Venezia o ne sei un assiduo frequentatore, quando arrivi ad Amsterdam è impossibile non guardarti intorno e fare un confronto tra le due città. Infatti, escludendo la possibilità del passaggio di bici e macchine nelle strade della capitale olandese, le due città possono essere equiparate per gli incroci di canali e corsi d'acqua navigabili che le attraversano.
Una grande differenza tuttavia salta all'occhio immediatamente: la navigazione è completamente differente. Imbarcazioni di tutte le dimensioni, dalla barchetta a pedali alla barca da turismo, solcano le acque dei canali in modo agile e silenzioso.
Vi lasciamo con l'articolo che ha ispirato questo post: un giornalista olandese in vacanza a Venezia racconta le sue interessanti osservazioni sulla città.
Venezia può e deve cambiare... Deve essere un turista a farcelo notare?
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"A long weekend in Venice got me thinking about the impact that new-generation marine propulsion technology is having on waterways, canals and coastal regions around the world. Or not, in Venice's case.
Steeped in history with iconic landmarks around every corner, Venice's only means of transport is through its latticework of waterways. And here diesel-engined boats are king, beaten in numbers only by the man-powered gondolas.
From the airport, one is transferred to the main island in a rickety, chugging 80-seater sea hopper that's seemingly been designed with passenger comfort last in mind. In fact, the journey was about as uncomfortable and rudimentary as Venice is relaxed and beautiful. The water taxis that connect the islands are just as basic, buzzing, smoking away, getting Venetians and tourists from A to B.
Don't get me wrong, I am a big, big fun of the diesel and Jean, regardless of industry or application, but if ever there was a case for eco-friendly, next-generation silent-running hybrid and electric marine propulsion, Venice is it. Having a macchiato, with the Italian sun beaming down from on high, would be so much better along a quieter thoroughfare without the sound of a rumbling diesel motor, or the smell of spent fuel. That day will come for Venice, for sure. In fact legislation is already making sure such a dream will become a reality; it's just a shame that it didn't happen before my weekend away.
Those in charge of Venice's transportation system should definitely take a trip to Amsterdam - a city that's not only embracing new-gen propulsion solutions to clean up it's canals and waterways - but also the place where the second Electric & Hybrid Marine Technology Expo will take place. Across June 24, 25 and 26 at the Amsterdam Rai, leading developers and innovators will be showcasing new technologies, designs and concepts that will reshape cities like Venice. I wonder if the coffee will be as good."
Dean Slavnich, editor's note of "Electric & Hybrid marine technology international", April 2015
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