The Venetian's Grand Canal gondola rides

The Venetian Resort, opened in 1999, features indoor and outdoor gondola rides along a recreated Grand Canal as part of its themed shopping and dining complex. The gondolas and singing gondoliers are a recognizable element of the resort's Italianate theming and have been an ongoing tourist attraction since the property's opening. The Venetian's canal and gondola experience illustrate Las Vegas's tradition of large-scale, themed resort environments.