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Off The Beaten Path: Island of San Michele
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Better known as Island of the dead, this island is one large cemetary. Located between Murano and Venice, most of the city boats that go to and from Murano stop at San Michele.
The Island is about the most peaceful, if not erie spot in the Venetian Lagoon.
The Church on the island was the first renaissance building in Venice. Originally a monastery, the monastery was closed as the Island was dedicated for burial of Venetians dead. This was ordered by Napoleon, probably a good idea as burial of bodies in the vicinity of Venice’s Churches was less than hygienic. With very shallow graves, and frequent flooding, well you get the picture. Many visitors had complained about the stench from these cemeteries.
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christine.j Sun Mar 18, 2007 09:24 UTC
You do Murano justice, there's much more to it than glass factories. Very good information!! | Jim_Eliason Tue Feb 20, 2007 11:38 UTC
Nice page, looks like you found much more than glass to look at. | deecat Wed Dec 20, 2006 03:41 UTC
Such a delight to read your Murano page. You have captured the spirit, the beauty, and the artistic endeavor. | globetrott Tue Oct 31, 2006 12:21 UTC
an interesting page bringing back great memories ! Murano is a lot more typical for that special life with the canals than touristy Venezia... |
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