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Murano is an island town , about 1 km north of Venice, Italy. The town is very famous for its Murano glass production.

Culture and History

Travel to Murano - Visa Requirements

ACTV runs the water buses (vaporetti) from Venice to Murano at frequent intervals.

Tours and Getting around Murano

Murano tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Church of Santa Maria e San Donato, known for its twelfth century Byzantine mosaic pavement. It is said to house the bones of the dragon slain by Saint Donatus, the Church of San Pietro Martire and the Palazzo da Mula.
  • Glass-related attractions include the many glassworks, some Mediaeval and most open to the public, and the Glass Museum, housed in the large Palazzo Giustinian.

Murano city tours

Murano souvenirs and shopping

Murano Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

  • Trattoria Busa alla Torre(Masiol Gabriele), Campo San Stefano 3(opposite of San Pietro Martire), 041/739662. A typical trattoria, frequented by both tourists and locals. Excellent food.Two-courses meal with wine €30.  

Murano nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

Murano cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels and lodging

Get out

Venice is your hub on the way out to the mainland.

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