Murano, Venice

by Krystynn
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Made in Murano Venetian glass
miniatures!

Venetian glass is famous the world over. And you can buy these Murano-made Venetian glasses in Venice.

Murano is a small group of islands lying on the edge of the Adriatic Sea in the Venetian lagoon about 3,000 meters north of the larger group of islands comprising the city of Venice.

According to historical records, glass-making existed in the lagoon of Venice from as early as the 8th century. For the 100 years between 1860 and 1960, the glass producing firms located on Murano Island rose to world prominence in the production of decorative glass objects. One of the most remarkable aspects of this achievement is that it was the 2nd time in history that Murano had attained this accolade - and the 2 occasions were separated apart by 500 years!

If you're a fan of Murano glass ware, you know it is your duty to make a visit to the glass-making factories on Murano Island. Si?


	Murano: Glass museum

By derzse

on February 22, 2005

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	Murano: Murano

Updated By leffe3

on July 23, 2006

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Easily reached by ferry from the norhern terminus, Murano was the centre for glassware. It was once the biggest producer of glass in Europe. Murano glass was so highly regarded that glass artisans were afforded incredible privileges (but heaven help them if they wanted to leave...). It's still a major place to buy glassware, and most of the tourism is based around this. It's an interesting island, made up of many canals interconnected by bridges - plenty of history remains (Basilica dates from 12th century although there is some seriously bad 19th century rennovations) and is well worth time out - whether you're interested in glassware or not.


	Murano: Venezia is for lovers

By tangoqueen

on October 19, 2004

Every path you take in Venice is off the beaten path, won't you say? It is a beautiful place to play hide and seek with your lover.

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	Murano: Murano for shopping

on August 10, 2005

Vencice Street

For shopping, this is where to go. If you have several days in Venice, you may get bored. Bored? How is it possible in this beautiful place? THere are plenty of churches, art and things to do, but museums are not for everyone. You can walk around for days, taking in the scenery, nuzzling with your loved one, but when you see the shops, you will want to buy. If you have time, WAIT. Go to Murano, and you will see the best quality products, and so many styles. THe prices will also be much better, and they will ship. You can also watch the glass blowers. Buy lanterns, glasses, plates, sculpture. Beautiful!


	Murano: Go to the Murano and the other...

By unknown2000

on August 27, 2002

Go to the Murano and the other islands which has glass factory the travel from the main island will take 20 min to 45 min depending on what boat u take. So read the map easy.


	Murano: Murano

By cfuentesm

on July 24, 2006

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Murano

If you enjoy the art of glass blowing and crafts, you must visit Murano.


	Murano: Glass Making

Updated By Cool-123

on November 16, 2002

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If you join a tour, somebody will take you to look at this live making show. Then the salemen will show you the products. You can buy some sovenirs here.


	Murano: Buy Some Glass - Lots of Glass

By jlee008

on October 21, 2004

If you want to buy glass, Murano is probably the best place to buy it. There is literally TONS of glass. If you are looking for that unique artisan piece or you just want to look for some little trinket to take home, this is the place to look. The same pieces that you see selling on Venice island are here in Murano, but much less expensive.

Hop on the vaporetto and head over to Murano for a free glass-blowing demonstration and then head into the multitudes of shops. If you are a glass lover, you can probably spend the entire day there.

Some of the shops there are part of the tax-free shopping system and some of them do their own tax-free forms. Just remember to get your customs stamp before leaving the European Union.


	Murano: Murano Glass Museum

By kph100

on January 21, 2006

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Glass museum upper floor

Murano glass museum is obviously located on the Island of Murano, no surprise there !

Its open Winter - 10am -4pm and Summer 10am -5pm Thu-Tue.

Its not a huge museum and wont take too long to go round but does give a fascinating insight into history of glass and how glass is made.

Its located a few step from Museo waterbus stop on Murano.