Murano, Italy deserve the name of the treasure island next to Venice for the richness of its glass art and historical treasures. Along with Burano and Torcello, Murano is an ancient island community which today is officially a part of Venice, Italy. Murano, Italy is a picturesque “Little Ve...
You can stop into theMuseo del Vetro– Museum of Glass to learn about the history of Murano glass and how its made, or even sign up for a glass blowing class and make some yourself! If you are looking to bring home some souvenirs from your trip to Venice Italy, I highly recommend pic...
authentic Murano glass is often signed or etched by the artist who created it. Lastly, if you see slight imperfections, color variations or bubbles in the glass, then it is likely real; factory-made glass does not have those.
Visit the ubiquitous glass shops on Murano or in Venice, and you'll find countless paperweights, glass beads and necklaces, knickknacks, and items of glass jewelry. Some items are amusing: e.g., colored fish in transparent glass aquariums, or wrapped hard candies of multicolored glass. Othe...
Venice is famous for its handicrafts, especially glassware and masks. A visit to Murano Island offers the opportunity to see traditional glass-making workshops. Venice’s mask shops are also a must-see for visitors, with Venetian masks being the most popular souvenir, especially during Carnival. ...
Artistic Glassworks Colleoni 900 Murano, Veneto, Italy Joined in December 2010 LoveTravel692572 0 contributions Not so good! I would not recommend. Tour was only 20 minutes of a gentleman making a vase then a horse. Yes, that was interesting to watch...
Scarabs, dragonflies, flies, ants, golden, butterflies of all colors, mosquitoes, spiders, set in glass, hyperrealist, nature frozen in glass. Perfect gifts for the hard-to-surprise. Special vacation ideas A Guide to Shopping in Italy for Hedonists and Bargain Lovers ...
Both were highlights of our vacation to Italy. Our guide Roberta was excellent. She was one of the most knowledgable and passionate (and funny!) guides we have ever had. She took good care of all members of our tour group. Having been to the...
In fact, you’ll have more than enough time to visit nearby islands like Burano, Murano, and Torcello. Ultimately, though, the best Venice itinerary really depends on your personal preferences and where you want to spend time in Italy. Is 2 days enough time in Venice? Is 48 hours enough...
I completely agree about the tourist traps which sell Murano Glass product imitations. Many shops offer cheap Murano glassworks which are made in China or somewhere else. I have seen on http://www.yourmurano.com/en that “Vetro Artistico Murano” is the only Trademark of Origin by the Ital...