Scenic route
Grand Canal
Venice, Italy
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces, best seen from a public water bus.
Island · Italy · Veneto
Murano
The island famous for centuries of glassmaking.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Murano matters
A short boat ride from Venice, Murano has been the home of glass blowing since the Middle Ages. Furnaces were moved here to reduce the risk of fire in Venice. You can watch a glass master at work, visit the glass museum and wander quiet canals. Buy from a reputable workshop to avoid imitations.
Talking points
- Glassmakers were moved here to reduce fire risk.
- Demonstrations let you watch a glass master at work.
- A glass museum explains the history.
- Be careful about cheap imported souvenirs.
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