According to popular tradition, the six districts are symbolically represented by the six front “teeth” of the ferro da gondola (gondola iron), while the rear “tooth” represents the island of Giudecca. the “S” shape follows the course of the Grand Canal, the small arch above the last “tooth” at the top recalls the Rialto Bridge, and the large upper volute indicates both St. Mark's Basin and the Corno Ducale — the Doge's headdress. The whole represents a stylized version of the city.In other versions, the islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello have also been added, represented by small decorat
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