Isola di Murano
Italy
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Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Murano, the legendary 'Glass Island' of the Venetian Lagoon. While many visitors view Murano simply as a suburb of Venice, it is in fact a cluster of seven individual islands linked by bridges, possessing its own…
Listen in the app2The Colonna Stop and the 1291 Decree
Most visitors begin their journey at the Colonna water bus stop, the main gateway to the island's glassmaking district. This area is named after a prominent stone column that has stood here for centuries, acting as a landmark for…
Listen in the app3The Lighthouse (Il Faro di Murano)
Standing prominently on the eastern edge of the island is the Faro di Murano, or the Murano Lighthouse. While the current white Istrian stone structure dates back to 1934, there has been a beacon on this site since the middle…
Listen in the app4The Glassblowing Process at Wave Murano
To truly understand Murano, one must enter a 'fornace' or furnace. Many factories, such as Wave Murano Glass, offer free or low-cost demonstrations to the public. …
Listen in the app5Murano’s Grand Canal and Palazzos
Walking along the Murano Grand Canal, you see the aristocratic side of the island. In the 15th and 16th centuries, Murano was a fashionable summer retreat for wealthy Venetians who built grand villas and palaces here to escape…
Listen in the app6Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato
The spiritual heart of the island is the Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato, one of the oldest and most important churches in the lagoon. Founded in the 7th century and rebuilt in its current form in the 12th, it is a magnificent…
Listen in the app7The New Murano Gallery and Modern Art
While Murano is rooted in tradition, it is also a place of constant artistic evolution. Galleries such as the New Murano Gallery represent the modern face of the island. …
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As we conclude our time on the island of Murano, let us reflect on the resilience of this unique community. For over seven centuries, the people of Murano have turned basic silica sand into the world's most coveted luxury goods,…
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What is Isola di Murano?
Isola di Murano is a place in Italy with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 45.4590, 12.3523 |
| Last updated |
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