Murano is a quiet islad close to Venice, it is famous for glass making and the glass from Murano is called Murano glass. The best way to get around is to be on your foot. This island is only a mile long and to explore it at its best, we suggest you to walk.
A must see in Murano
1. Glass factories: The most interesting things in Murano are the glass factories. These factories give you amazing demonstrations of how the precious glass is made in this island. If you’re lucky, you may get to know a secret or two.
2. The Glass Museum: It is housed in the large Palazzo Giustinian near the centre of the island. This museum has a chronological display of glass artefacts from the beginning of the glass era.
3. Basilica di Santa Maria e San Donato – A very famous church in the beautiful island. It is known for its 12th century Byzantine mosaic pavement and the mosaic dome in the apse of the Virgin Mary. A rumour about this place goes that it houses the bones of the dragon slain by Saint Donatus.
4. The grand canal: The Grand canal divides this island into two. What makes it into the must visit place in Murano is the fact that it divides the island into two picturesque beauties. A house to exotic restaurant and shops.
5. Chiesa di San Pietro Martire: A church built in the 15th century. A must visit if you are an art fan as it houses great art works and two canvasses by Bellini.
6. Campo Santo Stefano: It is the most visited tourist spot of the island. The key attraction is the 19th century clock tower.
Today, Murano is at its peak of glass making. A favourite tourist spot and truly a city of enchantment you can never have enough of. The glass products, being extremely precious are imitated in the market. To safeguard the interest of buyers, Regione Del Veneto have entrusted the trademark of Vetro Artistico® Murano that guarantees the glass product is authentic. It is the only guarantee of a product being an original Murano Glass art piece.