{"id":2619,"date":"2016-02-01T19:20:53","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T18:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.monopolitourism.com\/en\/2016\/02\/01\/il-porto-vecchio-dimora-di-gozzi\/"},"modified":"2016-05-04T12:51:26","modified_gmt":"2016-05-04T10:51:26","slug":"the-old-port-home-of-the-gozzi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/monopolitourism.com\/en\/2016\/02\/01\/the-old-port-home-of-the-gozzi\/","title":{"rendered":"The \u201cOld Port\u201d \u2013 home of the \u201cgozzi\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

The old port is the true home of the \u201cvozz\u201d \u2013 the dialect term for Gozzi, the typical local boats. They\u2019re rowing boats about 3.5 to almost 5 metres long, usually painted an eye catching blue or red, with interesting names of fishermen, saints or the Madonna. Some still carry the ancient lampara lanterns. These local \u201cworks of art\u201d made by \u201cshipwright artisans\u201d can also be admired when they are covered up for winter, usually with old covers or duvets.<\/p>\n

This ancient port, \u201cil porto vecchio\u201d is well regarded by locals, considered the cove where the icon of the town\u2019s protective saint arrived. It\u2019s one of the most photographed areas of the entire port.<\/p>\n

After losing yourself in the perfumes and traditions of marine life of the old port walk, it\u2019s pleasant to relax and admire the nearby \u201cMartinelli Meo-Evoli\u201d Palace. Further along there is the red lighthouse which acts as a guardian to the palace.<\/p>\n

By then you will have identified and recognised the unmistakable signs of a town and its people\u2019s strong connection to the sea.<\/p>\n