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Murano

Glass-blowing island, Venice, Italy

Featured Review : We took a trip to the neighbouring island of Murano. It is most famous for its glass making factories and tourists stroll along the main canalsides which have glass shops and showrooms.In 1291 Venice's glass furnaces we...See Full Review

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Murano Reviews

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Murano Glass from Venice

Quote: My most unfortunate accident was when i lost my MURANO ring bought in the marvelous city of VENICE which remained unforgatable to me. Now i have only the other pure neckless from this cita - city but i am going to find it anyway. When i visitred... Read the full Murano review
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Murano

  • 2 out of 5 stars by Joy S from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
  • October 7, 2008
Murano
Quote: We took a trip to the neighbouring island of Murano. It is most famous for its glass making factories and tourists stroll along the main canalsides which have glass shops and showrooms.In 1291 Venice's glass furnaces were all moved to this island... Read the full Murano review

From journal 3 Nights in Venice

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Murano

  • 4 out of 5 stars by artslover from Calgary, Alberta
  • May 22, 2007
Murano
Quote: We were at the bus station and discovered there you can take the direct vaporetto to Murano. We travelled over some rather choppy water to Murano, the closest island to Venice.An alternative to the vaporetto for getting to Murano are the free taxis... Read the full Murano review

From journal Getting lost in Venezia

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Murano

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
  • February 18, 2007
Murano
Quote: The island of Murano sits to the north-east of Venice itself. Almost a miniature of Venice it comes complete with a Grand Canal, at least one outstanding church, and the inevitable tourists. But one thing above all attracts them - glass. In 1291... Read the full Murano review

From journal We Open In Venice...

Venetian Glass- Murano

  • 5 out of 5 stars by susiejwp from Coralville, Iowa
  • November 8, 2005
Quote: I am the first to admit I have developed a real appreciation and love for the fine art of Venetian glass, and visiting this shop only further cemented this love. Within the walls of this small shop lie some of the most beautifully wrought examples... Read the full Murano review

From journal Venice, Italy: Trip through history in a gondola!

Glass from Murano

  • 5 out of 5 stars by susiejwp from Coralville, Iowa
  • November 8, 2005
Quote: The sun through the windows into a rainbow of color and form. Never had I see such glitter and glow in one place! This store was fantastic! From the tiniest of hand blown curios to large vases and bowls, this shop has something for everyone, and for... Read the full Murano review

From journal Venice, Italy: Trip through history in a gondola!

Visit with the Glassblowers of Murano

Quote: Murano is a great Venetian glass factory to tour. As one of the originals, it has quite a bit of history and interesting information to be learned along the tour. You get to visit the Murano showroom, see a demonstration of how the glass is made,... Read the full Murano review

From journal City on the Water

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Murano

  • 4 out of 5 stars by caromeow from Prague, Czech Republic
  • March 9, 2005
Quote: Murano is the island of glass-blowing. The artisans of Venice were forced to live on this island in the 13th century in order to prevent fires in the city and to help keep the secret of Venetian glass-making a secret. The boat ride to the island... Read the full Murano review

From journal Venezia! Not just for Lovers

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Island of Murano

  • 3 out of 5 stars by ShannonBrooke from Somerville, Massachusetts
  • May 28, 2004
Island of Murano
Quote: Murano is famous for its glassware. So, it did not surprise me that its main drag was lined with glass shops, the docks consisted of glass warehouses, or that there is a glass museum and a glassblowing school on this island. What did surprise me... Read the full Murano review

From journal The Other Side of Venice

Glass from Murano

  • 4 out of 5 stars by txaggies98 from Woodstock, Georgia
  • May 26, 2004
Quote: When you're in Venice, be sure to take a half-day trip to see the glass-making factories on the nearby island of Murano. A waterbus from Venice to Murano will take you about 20 minutes. There are many factories so just follow the signs. The... Read the full Murano review

From journal Awesome Venice