"Glass Making Island" Murano by freya_heaven

Murano Travel Guide: 124 reviews and 326 photos

We visited Murano on a beautiful, Sunny but freezing cold day. We got there only minutes before the glass blowing factory closed & we didnt have long until the ferry we wanted to get on next departed. Although my time there was probably less than an hour (Its is very small!), I have great memories of it.

Murano is known for its glass and crystal which has been made here since the 10th century.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful, quaint buildings, Nice ferry ride to get there
Cons:Busy, expensive,

Last visit to Murano: Feb 2003
Intro Updated May 23, 2004
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Leaving Murano on the vaporetto - Murano

~Vaporettos~ Transportation (1)

Get a vaporetto to the Island of Murano, there is quite a choise going there; Numbers: 12, 12 and 52 leave from... more travel advice

~Glass makers & Churches~ Things to Do (1)

Visit a glass and Crystal making factory, interesting if you have not seen it being made before, also the church... more travel advice

See through glass Shopping (1)

Glass and Crystal, but shop around if you want the best price more travel advice

Shop around Tourist Traps (1)

One can but Murano glass and crystal all over Venice as well as Murano its self. The prices vary tremously, so if... more travel advice

Comments (6)

kyoub Mar 26, 2005 at 3:25 PM Report Abuse

Glad you at least had a short visit here. I am sure you could have spent hours. I know I could. I love Murano paperweights.
olja1234 Mar 10, 2005 at 9:38 AM Report Abuse

Pitty you couldn't stay longer. Anyway, your page is great, Nicola.
Luchonda Oct 8, 2004 at 3:38 AM Report Abuse

Nice impressions on Murano and Burano - pitty i missed those islands.Greets
sue_stone Jul 20, 2004 at 1:31 PM Report Abuse

Sounds like you made the most of your brief visit : o)
globetrott May 22, 2004 at 6:20 PM Report Abuse

a lovely page ! Murano is a must, and a lot less crowded than Venice !
sandysmith May 3, 2004 at 6:22 AM Report Abuse

I think we had about an hour here - trying to keep one step ahead of the storm which was blowing in!