Monthly Archives: August 2012

Burano

Just like Murano, you have to take the vaporetto to Burano. Unfortunately we got to the island too late to see any of the artisan lace makers doing their thing, but we did get to see the beautiful houses and a leaning tower:

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There are more islands to explore if you haven’t yet!

Murano – where they have master glass blowers;

Torcello – the calm and peaceful one fitted with a 11th century cathedral.

Murano

Welcome to Murano, the biggest of the other islands around Venice. Their specialty is glass blowing, and nope nothing else that’s it. To become a glass blowing master you have to go through a 15 year apprenticeship. After seeing this following demo, I’m not surprised! Have a look:

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Check these islands out too!

Burano – famous for its artisan lace;

Torcello – the calm and peaceful one fitted with a 11th century cathedral.