The Island of Murano

Located just north of Venice, Murano is the island of glassblowers. On this island, you will have the unique opportunity to watch the glassblowers at work, making such diverse objects as vases, horses, etc.

Azureva.com recommends the Fornace Artigiana "Aidogi", at number 25 on your left, about 100 yards straight across from the Murano Faro vaporetto stop. Not only will you be able to buy glassware there, but you can watch the glassblowers at work for free, which is not the case for all the glass manufacturers on the island.

Then you can go for a visit at the Glass Museum (museo del Vetro).Your ticket from Doges Palace in Venice gets you in free.You can find out all about the history of glassblowing throughout the ages down to the very last detail.

While you're there, you might also like to take a ride on Motoscafo number 52 to see the island, (Murano is much bigger than Burano). But, if you have some good walking shoes, and you're not to tired from your sightseeing in Venice, walking down the banks of the little canals can be a very pleasant way to spend an afternoon. The canals will take you to, among other sites, the churches of Santa Maria e Donato (one of the oldest churches in the lagoon), and San Pietro Martire.

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