Top Things to do in Murano
The 6 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Murano, Veneto
This Venetian island has been world-renowned for centuries for its blown glass creations, from jewelry to tableware to sculptures. Visits here often include a tour of one of its fascinating glass factories, demonstrations of how it’s done—and of course, a visit to at least one of the affiliated showrooms and shops.
Restaurants in Murano
1. Davide Penso - Artstudio Murano
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5.0 based on 36 reviews
Atelier of the artist Davide Penso. Contemporary glass jewelry since 1992. Interesting demo on torch and explication regarding the bead-making technique.
Reviewed By 827donnaj - Chicago, United States
I loved David’s seaweeds and also bought a beautiful bead necklace here. He showed us how he makes the seaweed sculptures, letting the beautiful colors come out in his work. He is right next to the Murano Hyatt at the Murano Museo boat stop.
2. New Murano Gallery
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4.5 based on 547 reviews
The art glassmaker New Murano Gallery is the most modern expression of Muranese tradition. Funded by descendents of one of the historic families of the island, New Murano Gallery enjoys a 2500 mq, where the most prestigious artpieces made with Murano glass are selected and exhibited to the public. A magnificient combination of lights, colors and shapes that seduces thousands of visitors every year. Let your senses and your imagination be carried away.
Reviewed By ttwins1013 - Los Angeles, United States
Excellet service and incredible choices! We were greeted so warmly and saw so many incredible items. We purchased several statues, vases and glass ware. We proudly display them in our home and have receivd so many compliments. You will not be disapppointed in any way! Enjoy!!
3. Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato
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4.5 based on 665 reviews
Reviewed By Seeking_True_Quality
The architecture of this beautiful church is Romanesque, the exterior of the apse is lavishly decorated with multicolored bricks. But it is the inside that holds the real surprise - unique and well preserved mosaics, covering the whole floor. According to the explanations on the information panels, different parts of it carry different symbolic messages. the southern (right) aisle is the Baptism Way, the central nave is the Way of Salvation, while the northern (left) aisle is the Way of the Church. The mosaics are really beautiful! The church is dedicated to Saint Donatus, who - according to a local tradition - slayed a dragon. The entry was free and taking pictures was allowed.
4. The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara
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4.5 based on 194 reviews
The Ex Chiesa Santa Chiara - a newly restored medieval church on the island of Murano - offers visitors an experience of authentic Murano glass and Venetian arts and culture such as does not exist anywhere else in Venice. We offer live demonstrations of Murano glass making, musical and theatrical events, perfumes in custom-engraved bottles and an unparalleled collection of real Murano Glass. We have a Bar inside our property so you may have an "Aperitivo in the Furnace".
Reviewed By MichTK - Adelaide, Australia
We stumbled across this gem. The glass blowing demonstration was really interesting and worth a visit just for that. 7 Euro for adults (10 Euro includes a glass of Prosecco) and 5 Euro for students.
5. Guarnieri Glass Factory
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4.0 based on 314 reviews
6. Isola di Murano
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4.0 based on 2,898 reviews
Reviewed By paulfU5389JA
When visiting Venice you cannot pass the chance to visit the Island of Murano. The capital of Italian Glass manufacturing. The island hop is either via river taxi which will set you back over Euro 200 or for a much cheaper way take the public transport waterbus which will cost you just under Euro 100. The trip across was just awesome as the riverbus passes through Venice before exiting out the back from the city into the surrounding lake where you can get a wonderful view of the surroundings. Murano in itself is quiet and tranquil compared to the crowded alley ways of Venice. You can stroll along peacefully in Murano visit the Glass shops and if you have time there is a large shop where you can actually watch them make traditional glass objects. There are plenty of small bars and restaurants on Murano where you can have a coffee and just relax and look out either over the lake or just take in the surroundings. From here you can also take the waterbus to most of the other Islands around Venice. When visiting Venice make sure you take a trip to Murano and to the other Islands it will make for a much more exciting and memorable trip.
