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Wooden Jewels in Venice
Related Tours Murano, Burano and TorcelloMuseums and ChurchesOff the beaten path Wood has always been one of the most widely used materials in Venice; from the foundations of its buildings to the “altane” (rooftop terraces) above them, the functionality and beauty of wood is everywhere on display. Many artistic treasures in the city are also… -
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Murano Glass: One Island, Many Crafts
Related Tours Murano, Burano, Torcello When you speak about “Murano Glass” you are actually referring to a wide variety of products: everything from micro-beads to huge chandeliers. In 1291 the Venetian government made an important decision regarding glass production: all glass furnaces in the city had to be moved to the island of Murano. In… -
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The true colors of Burano
Related Tours Murano, Burano, Torcello The first eye-catching sight in Burano is the variety of colors used to decorate its houses: it's as if a schizophrenic painter dropped random bucketfuls of paint, with all possible hues and variations, over the buildings. There's only one vaporetto stop in Burano and it faces the main street leading… -
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Crossing the Venetian Lagoon
Related Tours Boat tourMurano, Burano, Torcello It's early morning on the Fondamenta Nòve, Venice's northern waterfront, and the large motonave is warming up its engine while waiting for the last tourist to get on. We are heading north, toward the dream island of Burano. We manage to find an external seat, on the stern side.…
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