According to one, during the 16th and 17th centuries, the ostentation, colors, and luxury of gondolas were so exaggerated that in an effort to encourage sobriety, the Venetian Senate was forced to fine the owners of gondolas that were too flashy.
Menurut salah satu keterangan, pada abad ke - 16 dan ke - 17, penampilan, warna, dan kemewahan gondola - gondola begitu berlebihan sehingga dalam upaya menganjurkan kesahajaan, Senat Venesia terpaksa mendenda para pemilik gondola yang terlalu semarak.