Top Things to do in Murano
Top 10 Things to do 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.
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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Fornace Mian
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4.0 based on 67 reviews
4. Guarnieri Glass Factory
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4.0 based on 314 reviews
5. B.F. Signoretti
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4.0 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By R4747IMjasonm - Painesville, United States
If you are in Venice and want something special as a gift or for yourself. This place has some amazing works of art. True Craftsman producing one of a kind glass master pieces.
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.
7. Mazzega Glass Factory
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4.0 based on 129 reviews
In the international world of “glass art” the Mazzega showroom still represents today the hand making craft and manufacturing of absolute excellence. This comes directly from the descendants of the historical Mazzega IVR which was created in the mid 1950’s with a deep conceptual and artistic renewal in the production of artistic glass in Murano. It was during this period that began the collaboration with the artists from the Fucina degli Angeli which included in its ranks a refined and cosmopolitan elite world of European art of the twentieth century from Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque and Gio Ponti to Jean Cocteau, Fulvio Bianconi to Carlo Scarpa. Today, Mazzega welcomes to its prestigious permanent collections the best glass art that is produced in Murano. In its elegant exhibition rooms, a highly professional and qualified staff is available to international customers to provide assistance to choose from a production range of the highest level.
Reviewed By wiesiak2020
This was the highlight of my visit to Murano. I did some research on authentic Murano glass before my trip to Venice. I knew I needed to be careful of shops near the main canal boat landing and head north toward the glass museum to find authentic Murano glass. After visiting some other high pressure tourists shops, because that’s where my hotel boat dropped me off and I was fenced in or go through the shops, I escaped to head to the glass museum. On my way there just before the bridge I saw this beautiful shop; it was Mazzega Murano! I decided to go in and look around. There were two very nice gentleman working, so I decided to ask them some questions about their glass to determine if it was authentic. One of the men answered all my questions, and I had a very good feeling of his authenticity and honesty. He was very kind and took me on a private tour of the small factory when they do presentations, as well as show me Marco Toso Borella was working on one of his gorgeous tiles with gold leaf gilding. I was then taken to the upstairs gallery where I saw the most beautiful pieces of all sizes, shapes and colors. I also saw Marco Toso Borella’s “Girl with a Pearl Earring” hanging on the wall. I finished going back downstairs to the main storefront. I started looking around more to make some selections to purchase. At No time didn’t any pressure me in to making a purchase. They were there to answer a few more questions I had about some wine glasses I wanted, but in more colors than I saw. I made my purchase and they gave me my receipts as well as their information because I wanted them to ship my purchase back to my home in the USA. I was so please with them and my purchase that took less then two weeks from the time I purchase it to arrive, I ordered more glasses as well as the @Girl with a Pearl Earring” today. They are even going to send me some photos of pictures frames so I can purchase more of those too. I can not tell you enough how pleased I am that I visited Mazzega Murano. I even asked a few other shops and at the glass museum about Mazzega Murano. Everyone said “they were one of the very good ones”. Even the people at the museum explained that they had to be neutral to be fair to all the merchants, but with a little persuasive careful wording of my question I did receive the response that Mazzega Murano was great! Please do your own research and decide for yourself, but I think you will be extremely pleased if you visit and/or make a purchase from Mazzega Murano. A very sincere thank you to all the owner/management, staff and artists for my wonderful visit and fabulous purchases.
8. Vetreria Artistica Ferro E Lazzarini
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4.0 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By dorisb639 - Westminster, United States
We had heard so much of the glass blowing created here and knew we wanted to see it. We had a private tour and were able to see up close and personal the art of glass blowing and we were blown away! The talent is like no others beside the years of training it is a mad skill. We would highly recommend not missing seeing this place. Save your pennies so you can buy the best souvenir to remind you of Italy and Merano.
9. Chiesa di San Pietro Martire
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4.0 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By TheAngeloS - Hilliard, United States
Situated in the middle of Murano any art lover can get their "fix" of classical art while touring the more modern glassworks on the island. With works by Tintoretto, Bellini, Veronese and some lesser-known artists, the beautiful interior is quiet and quite spacious. The baptistry and the altar are wonderful to behold. I do caution any visitor that there is (obviously) a not-so-strict "no photo" policy, and to please assure you are appropriately covered as this is an active church.
10. Museo del Vetro
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3.5 based on 1,334 reviews
Reviewed By lucianm2013 - Constanta, Romania
Museo del Vetro, or Glass Museum, is located on Murano Island and is part of Venice Civic Museums – for this reason, the Museum could be included on Venezia Unica City Pass, which we did. The Museum offers to visitors a wide collection of glass items, starting from antiquity till nowadays. Many of the exhibits are real masterpieces. We were happy to admire many glass objects, some of them with real utility purposes, others just art pieces or decorations. During our visit there (October 2018) we had the opportunity to admire a temporary exhibition dedicated to Mario Bellini which added real value to our visit. In my opinion, this Museum should be on the To Do List for everyone who spend more than three days in Venice.
