Visit Murano Island In Venice, Famous For Its Glassmaking!

Murano Island in Venice, although classed as one island is actually a connected archipelago of seven islands! Narrow channels network through this closely knit cluster and are linked together by bridges. Murano is famous the world over for its stunning glassworks, especially their glass lamp production.

In 1291, the glass makers of Venice were sent to work only on Murano Island due to the fears of a fire outbreak in Venice city centre where there were many wooden bridges at risk.

In the centuries that followed, the delicate glass crafts created by these artisans earned them prominent status and special rights in Venice. In fact, their value to the city’s wealth was so vital that they were actually banned from ever leaving the Republic by threat of severe punishment!

The glass makers of Murano were in fact the very first in Europe to discover how to make glass mirrors and were pioneers in refining glass making technologies such as enamelled, multi-coloured and crystalline glass.

Explore the stunning Murano Glass Museum where you can learn the fascinating history of this skilled craft and how Murano Glass became famous as being the best in the world at one time.

Gaze upon some of the most elaborate glass chandeliers in the world among other delicate ornaments like door handles, taps and jewellery.

Apart from its prominent industry, Murano would be a delightful Venetian island to visit for the day during an exciting vacation to Veneto.

Stay in a stunning holiday rental near Venice and embark on other interesting trips to locations here such as Burano Island and the Rialto Bridge!