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Vecchio Murano: Murano Glass and Carnaval Masks
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  • Written by Profsmiley on Nov 23, 2004
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  • Name of Shop: Vecchio Murano

    We've been to a couple of bigger stores - and you'd notice that quality of the craft they have is almost the same everywhere. Each store carry a number of really tacky, cheap items, many mediocre ones, and finally a good-sized selection of the best local craft.

    This place had been the one that was the most reasonably priced - also offered the best discounts when we bargained.

    What To Buy: Murano glass items - vases, clocks, wine bottle caps, etc... There are also lots of rings, bracelets or pendants made out of lively colored glass.

    If that's not your thing, you can choose from many of the carnival masks... Many different designs and sizes...

    There was also a corner filled with porcelain dolls and Burano lacework...

    What To Pay: You can expect to spend from 5 to 600 euros(or more!).

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    Theme: Local Craft
    Address: Calla Larga, San Marco.
    Directions: Find the closest McDonalds (but never go in there!) to Piazza San Marco, take a right, walk straight ahead till you reach a small bridge and dead-end!
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    Comments for Profsmiley about Venice
    Vijith Sat Jun 17, 2006 09:08 UTC
     I was also like you... never thought Venice could be as nice as we believe it to be. Now you have piqued my interest to visit Venice one day!
    erendilight Tue May 31, 2005 16:20 UTC
     dream places... made me dream about the future:) hummm... tahnks for being here:)
    RhineRoll Fri Mar 4, 2005 11:06 UTC
     Also thinking about visiting Venice this September. Can you recommend staying in Lido di Jesolo? It seems so much cheaper!
    rwlittle Thu Feb 3, 2005 06:05 UTC
     Great tips, and photos too!
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