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Murano
Attraction
4.5 (4810 reviews)
Known for its unique glass art, this island features studios, demonstrations & souvenirs for sale.
Murano, 30141 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Did You Know?
Centuries of Glassmaking
Murano has been the world's leading center for artistic glassmaking for over 700 years, with its techniques and traditions passed down through generations of master craftsmen.
Strategic Relocation
In 1291, the Venetian Republic ordered all glass furnaces to be moved from Venice to Murano to prevent devastating fires in the city's wooden structures and to safeguard the valuable secrets of glass production.
Protected Craft
Murano glassmakers were highly esteemed but also closely monitored; they were forbidden from leaving the Venetian Republic to ensure their unique and lucrative glassmaking techniques remained exclusive to Murano.
Seven Islands
Murano is not a single island but an archipelago composed of seven individual islands, interconnected by bridges, much like its larger neighbor, Venice.
Highlights from Reviews
• glass artistry
Island is renowned for its exquisite glass art and craftsmanship.
• less crowded
Offers a less crowded, more relaxing experience than Venice.
• glassblowing demo
Watching glassblowing demonstrations is a highlight.
• picturesque island
Island is visually appealing with charming streets and canals.
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