Murano glass is one of the most famous craft products in the world and is an artisanal glass that has been made on the Venetian island of Murano for centuries. The artisans of Murano were world leaders in innovation and design and created some of the most stunning glass objects that the world has ever seen. Today, they are still employing these centuries-old techniques and making all sorts of things from works of art, to trinkets, to household objects. These pieces are characteristic souvenirs for tourists visiting the city and there are are a number of factories and some individual artists' studios at work on the island to this day.
If you have found a vacation rental in Venice and are planning a trip to the city over Christmas, this is a great place to stop in and do some shopping for a unique and special gift for those at home or as a lovely souvenir to remember the trip by for those travelling with you. However, there is another Murano highlight over Christmas that is just as, if not more, important: the Murano Christmas tree!
This incredible and gorgeous Christmas tree, entirely made from glass, was first installed on Murano island on December 8th 2006. and is a very special artwork created by Simone Cenedese.
It is the tallest glass tree in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, at seven and a half metres tall and weighs three tons.
Displayed on the island in Campo S. Stefano until Epiphany, it is a stunning, must-see attraction that is quite unlike and other Christmas tree in the world. Make sure to visit the island of Murano for the Glass Christmas Celebration (Natale di Vetro), where visitors will be charmed by unique Christmas-themed objects made of Murano Glass, the countless glass Christmas decorations that are put up around the island for the season and the tree, its crowning glory.
This incredible and gorgeous Christmas tree, entirely made from glass, was first installed on Murano island on December 8th 2006. and is a very special artwork created by Simone Cenedese.
It is the tallest glass tree in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records, at seven and a half metres tall and weighs three tons.
Displayed on the island in Campo S. Stefano until Epiphany, it is a stunning, must-see attraction that is quite unlike and other Christmas tree in the world. Make sure to visit the island of Murano for the Glass Christmas Celebration (Natale di Vetro), where visitors will be charmed by unique Christmas-themed objects made of Murano Glass, the countless glass Christmas decorations that are put up around the island for the season and the tree, its crowning glory.