Murano is a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, northeastern Italy. It lies about 1.5 km (1 mi) north of Venice and measures about 1.5 km (1 mi) across. It is famous for its glass making factories, a Venetian craft known around the world since late thirteenth century.
Murano is mostly accessed via water bus services like Alilaguna or private boats. It is a popular stop for visitors on the way to Venice from the Airport (VCE) located in the mainland.
Attractions on the island include the Church of Santa Maria e San Donato (known for its twelfth-century Byzantine mosaic pavement), the church of San Pietro Martire with the chapel of the Ballarin family built in 1506 and artworks by Giovanni Bellini, and the Palazzo da Mula. Glass-related attractions include the Murano Glass Museum, housed in the large Palazzo Giustinian. Enjoy the slideshow below to take a walking tour of the island.
Watch the clip below about a trip from Venice airport to Murano for more details.
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