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This Venetian island has been world-renowned for centuries for its blown glass creations, from jewelry to tableware to sculptures. Visits here often include a tour of one of its fascinating glass factories, demonstrations of how it’s done—and of course, a visit to at least one of the affiliated showrooms and shops.
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1. Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato
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4.5 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By Seeking_True_Quality
The architecture of this beautiful church is Romanesque, the exterior of the apse is lavishly decorated with multicolored bricks. But it is the inside that holds the real surprise - unique and well preserved mosaics, covering the whole floor. According to the explanations on the information panels, different parts of it carry different symbolic messages. the southern (right) aisle is the Baptism Way, the central nave is the Way of Salvation, while the northern (left) aisle is the Way of the Church. The mosaics are really beautiful! The church is dedicated to Saint Donatus, who - according to a local tradition - slayed a dragon. The entry was free and taking pictures was allowed.
2. Vetreria Murano Arte - VMA
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4.5 based on 363 reviews
Vetreria Murano Arte (VMA), recognizable by its characteristic red outline visible from Venice, spreads over an area of 3500 square meters in Calle San Cipriano 48/1, Murano (waterbus stop Murano-Colonna). At our premises you can visit for free the furnace and see the glass masters at work. We have an art gallery with 14 showrooms with the best of the Murano craftsmanship and a gift shop. We are open all days from 9am to 4pm.
Reviewed By Navigate14242088773
We had an amazing time visiting with above and beyond excellent service. Watching the artist create a sculpture was truly amazing. Afterwards we were invited into the gallery to see different art pieces which we were able to purchase and get some customized with our preferred colors. They were shipped to our house back in the US. We all enjoyed this visit very much! I would definitely go back and visit.
3. The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara
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4.5 based on 194 reviews
The Ex Chiesa Santa Chiara - a newly restored medieval church on the island of Murano - offers visitors an experience of authentic Murano glass and Venetian arts and culture such as does not exist anywhere else in Venice. We offer live demonstrations of Murano glass making, musical and theatrical events, perfumes in custom-engraved bottles and an unparalleled collection of real Murano Glass. We have a Bar inside our property so you may have an "Aperitivo in the Furnace".
Reviewed By MichTK - Adelaide, Australia
We stumbled across this gem. The glass blowing demonstration was really interesting and worth a visit just for that. 7 Euro for adults (10 Euro includes a glass of Prosecco) and 5 Euro for students.
4. Vetreria Artistica Colleoni
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4.0 based on 391 reviews
Colleoni glass factory invite you to visit us in Murano island. Under reservation will be possible to admire our glass master at work with a multilengual person of our staff that will explain at visitors the different steps and process of glass produccion. Our glass factory give you also the opportunity to make your own Murano glass object with easy level workshop of mosaic technique or with a large chooice of beads create your bracelet or necklace. Children and adults are welcome. Of course you can visit our show rooms and see our large chooice of glass items done by our masters and crafmans. HOW TO REACH US Stop at MURANO FARO you have line 4.1 and 7 from San Marco or line 3 from Piazzale Roma or Train Station. Get off and turn immediately to the right walking along the street next to the canal for 300 metres. Our entrance is on the street at number 12. Somebody confuse us with the glass factory before of us ELLEGI GLASS, if you ask them they will say they don't know us. That's perfect you are just 50 metres from us
Reviewed By Paul_A_Jonsson - Woking, United Kingdom
Easy and reasonably priced access to the factory behind the Glass shop. Worth a visit. A very wide range of Glass goods covering all price ranges. Very close to the Ferry stop we arrived at, public toilets next door. Asked a question about one item and the price dropped immediately which was a bonus! Paul Jonsson, Woking.
5. Guarnieri Glass Factory
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4.0 based on 314 reviews
6. Isola di Murano
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4.0 based on 2,898 reviews
Reviewed By paulfU5389JA
When visiting Venice you cannot pass the chance to visit the Island of Murano. The capital of Italian Glass manufacturing. The island hop is either via river taxi which will set you back over Euro 200 or for a much cheaper way take the public transport waterbus which will cost you just under Euro 100. The trip across was just awesome as the riverbus passes through Venice before exiting out the back from the city into the surrounding lake where you can get a wonderful view of the surroundings. Murano in itself is quiet and tranquil compared to the crowded alley ways of Venice. You can stroll along peacefully in Murano visit the Glass shops and if you have time there is a large shop where you can actually watch them make traditional glass objects. There are plenty of small bars and restaurants on Murano where you can have a coffee and just relax and look out either over the lake or just take in the surroundings. From here you can also take the waterbus to most of the other Islands around Venice. When visiting Venice make sure you take a trip to Murano and to the other Islands it will make for a much more exciting and memorable trip.
7. Vetreria Artistica Emmedue di Olivio, Fuin e C. Snc
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By snbtravels - London, United Kingdom
Very fascinating to watch as the master first blows a vase and then makes a horse. 2 euro entry per person and no obligation to buy afterwards, they just show you their store with lovely glass pieces of art.
8. Chiesa di San Pietro Martire
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4.0 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By TheAngeloS - Hilliard, United States
Situated in the middle of Murano any art lover can get their "fix" of classical art while touring the more modern glassworks on the island. With works by Tintoretto, Bellini, Veronese and some lesser-known artists, the beautiful interior is quiet and quite spacious. The baptistry and the altar are wonderful to behold. I do caution any visitor that there is (obviously) a not-so-strict "no photo" policy, and to please assure you are appropriately covered as this is an active church.
9. Torre dell'Orologio di Murano
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4.0 based on 145 reviews
Reviewed By alexisphilip13 - Aix-en-Provence, France
With its red ocre brick and original architecture, this bell tower has its own charm. Located next to our favorite church on Murano, it is definitely one place worth seeing.
10. Gino Mazzuccato Murano Glass
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3.5 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By not_tired_of_london
We went across by public vaporetto to Murano (10 min ride) in late November hoping to see some glass working in action, but fearing a lot might be closed. We came across this place open and were happy to pay 5 euros per adult to watch the demo since this was what we had come for. There was no charge for our 11 year old daughter to watch. The demo was everything we had hoped for! It was amazing to see the skill and artistry of the glass artisan, who firstly blew a glass vase, then fashioned a model horse in about a minute! In the shop (just the ordinary shop on the same floor as the workshop - we must not have looked rich enough for the gallery of high end pieces!) there was no hard sell at all. They sell the demo pieces for 5 euros a glass horse and 10 euros a glass vase - we couldn't resist one of each! We thought the whole experience was brilliant and worth every cent.
