Whenever I think of Veneto, the first place that comes to my mind is Venice. With Venice comes its narrow alleys and endless number of bridges, handsome gondoliers, romantic canals and stunning piazzas. Another thing that comes to mind are the small islands in Venice. Do you know about Murano- the island that makes glass??
Murano: The Island with the Glass Making
Murano is an easy vaporetto ride and only 15 minutes from Venice. While I won’t bore you with history, I should tell you how fun it is to see glass being made in front of you. There are no tours required here, its free of charge, all you have to do is reach Murano. Once in Murano, find a glass making factory (there are quite a few) and enjoy the experience.
I was astounded by the patience and friendliness of the glass makers who wanted the tourists to see what they are doing. Italians are proud of their heritage and I could sense the Venetians even more so. There were so many beautiful glass objects to buy- chandeliers, vases, souvenirs and jewellery. Everything was gorgeous but very heavily priced. As you probably know the Murano glass is very special and exquisite therefore also very very expensive.
From the vaporetto
A Horse Exquisitely Made
Glass bead jewellery
I enjoyed the experience of glass making overall and walked around the quaint island where the locals were going for their caffe`.
Love the detailing
Have you been to Murano??
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30 Comments
Yeegan
March 18, 2016 at 12:26 pmMy fiancée and I got the hard sell on a giant glass yacht. It was beautiful but the €8000 price tag was a little out of or price range. Did you also visit Burano? Wonderful colourful houses
Ishita
March 18, 2016 at 12:29 pmWhoa! Yes I did and here’s the Burano post 🙂 https://ishitasood.wordpress.com/2015/09/13/burano-the-island-where-the-rainbow-fell/
Yeegan
March 18, 2016 at 12:32 pmNot sure if you’re based in London but if you are, what are your favourite Italian restaurants in London?
Ishita
March 18, 2016 at 12:34 pmSadly I am not 🙂
Diana Lynn
March 5, 2016 at 11:37 pmLove the glass jewelry! You know I have never been to Murano OR Burano….such a shame because I have spent a lot of time in Venice. Something to do for next time!
Ishita
March 6, 2016 at 3:45 pmYou are so near! Next time you are free hop on a train 😉
timelessitaly
March 4, 2016 at 12:08 pmOh, how I wish I had made the trip to Murano when I was in Venice! Even just for a few hours. Your photos are so intriguing!!
Ishita
March 4, 2016 at 12:21 pmThanks Susan! I know you were at the mask making class.. Next time 😉
Tanja
March 3, 2016 at 4:35 pmyes I have:) with someone very special:))
Ishita
March 3, 2016 at 4:46 pmNice to know that 🙂
Stacy di Anna
March 3, 2016 at 6:21 amWhat lovely photos! Looks like the city is as beautiful and special as the glass created there!
Ishita
March 3, 2016 at 10:02 amThank you Stacy. Indeed!
Lyn
March 3, 2016 at 1:23 amI have also experienced the glass making in Murano Ishita, and yes it is an amazing experience. It is such a lovely little village, with fabulous little houses and great little cafes. It is such a pleasure to spend a day there.
Ishita
March 3, 2016 at 10:03 amReally is Lyn. I am so lucky to have been there twice 😀
ravenhawks magazine
March 3, 2016 at 12:21 amReblogged this on ravenhawks' magazine and commented:
Beautiful Pictures now I have a better sense of where the lovely glass bowl I have comes from.
Ishita
March 3, 2016 at 10:03 amHaha yes 😀
margieinitaly
March 2, 2016 at 11:24 pmI love Murano too Ishita and have also enjoyed the experience of watching these talented artisans at work. Glad you were able to return to this fascinating place in the Venetian lagoon.
Ishita
March 2, 2016 at 11:37 pmI know you do Margie. So we actually met on the lagoon even though it felt like I’ve met you a million times before 🙂
Darlene
March 2, 2016 at 11:23 pmI have a couple of pieces of Murano glass jewellery, gifts from hubby. I would love to visit the island one day!
Ishita
March 2, 2016 at 11:36 pmLovely! Then a visit is in order 😉
Ameena k.g
March 2, 2016 at 10:38 pmNot yet! But now going to add Venice on my list 😊
Ishita
March 2, 2016 at 11:36 pmYayy!
travelrat
March 2, 2016 at 9:45 pmWe have … and our advice … or rather, that of a friendly hotel concierge … is, if you’re offered a ‘free ferry’ from the main island … don’t take it, for you’ll be taken to ‘a particular’ glassworks, rather than choose which one to visit.
Ishita
March 2, 2016 at 10:19 pmSo right. There are many trying to pull you toward their “particular” glass factory. Thank God I didn’t visit like that
panhirsch
March 2, 2016 at 9:43 pmThanks Ishita, you have just given me an idea for my short visit in Venice. Let’s see if we can visit the glass factory then!
Ishita
March 2, 2016 at 10:20 pmI’m happy to help 🙂 let me know if you do visit.
panhirsch
March 2, 2016 at 11:46 pmSure 🙂 I’ll need to write about this anyway!
Ishita
March 3, 2016 at 10:03 am🙂 Yes!
Alok Singhal
March 2, 2016 at 8:42 pmWhat a wonderful experience it seems. I visited one Glass making factory here in the US few years back and was amazed too 🙂
Ishita
March 2, 2016 at 8:43 pmThanks Alok 🙂 It was and the beauty of the island added to the experience.