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More Murano Photos

From: Murano, the Glass Island

Murano canal and barge

A barge loaded with bottles of cooking gas prepares to cast off from a quay near the Basilica of Santi Maria e Donato.

Murano glass factory-showroom

Not far away, tourists approach a glass factory and showroom where a decaying mural of gilded glass mosaic fills the arches above the entrance.

Colonna

Head left from the Colonna waterbus stop, and you'll encounter signs for a glass factory that offers free glassblowing demonstrations.

Cafe tables with tablecloths

Coffee and cookies are theme of this café's colorful tablecloths.

Murano cat

A lady in a hat meets a cat in a residential square.

Murano boat with dog

Some dogs were born for boating....

Murano shop with dog

...while others prefer to relax on land.

Murano post office

A post office...

Italian mailbox

a letterbox...

PT mail carrier

...and a postal carrier ensure that mail is collected and delivered on Murano.

winged lion mosaic

Venice's winged lion has a counterpart on a Muranese wall.

lion doorknocker

A wingless version of the leoni gnaws on a doorknocker.

wall shrine

A Byzantine-style Madonna occupies center stage in an outdoor shrine.

mosaic tile decorations

Decorations of mosaic tile enliven an otherwise blank stucco wall.

Next page: Murano map, satellite photo

In this article:
Murano - Introduction	Murano hotels, restaurants
Glass museums	Tourist information, books
Glass factories - public visits	Murano glass repairs
Churches, other sights	More Murano pictures
Shopping on Murano	Murano map, satellite photo
Getting to Murano

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Venice Islands Tour - by public transportation

San Michele Cemetery - Venice's island of the dead

Venetian Lagoon

Chioggia

Orsoni Mosaic Courses - 3- to 14-day courses in Venice

Also see:

Venice Sightseeing

Arriving in Venice

Venice Local Transportation

Venice Hotels, Apartments, Hostels, and Camping

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