GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Murano is a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon. It lies about 1.5 kilometres north of Venice and has a population of just over 5,000. It is famous for its glass making.
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CHIESA DEI SANTI MARIA E DONATO
The Church of Santa Maria e San Donato is located in Murano. It is known for its 12th century Byzantine mosaic pavement and is said to contain the relics of Saint Donatus of Arezzo, as well as large bones behind the altar said to be the bones of a dragon slain by the saint.
VETRERIA (GLASS ARTESANS)
Murano glass is glass made on the Venetian island of Murano, which has specialized in fancy glasswares for centuries. Murano’s glassmakers led Europe for centuries, developing or refining many technologies. Today, the artisans of Murano are still employing these centuries-old techniques, crafting everything from contemporary art glass and glass figurines to Murano glass chandeliers and wine stoppers, as well as tourist souvenirs.
CHIESA DEI SANTI MARIA E DONATO
The Church of Santa Maria e San Donato is located in Murano. It is known for its 12th century Byzantine mosaic pavement and is said to contain the relics of Saint Donatus of Arezzo, as well as large bones behind the altar said to be the bones of a dragon slain by the saint.
VETRERIA (GLASS ARTESANS)
Murano glass is glass made on the Venetian island of Murano, which has specialized in fancy glasswares for centuries. Murano’s glassmakers led Europe for centuries, developing or refining many technologies. Today, the artisans of Murano are still employing these centuries-old techniques, crafting everything from contemporary art glass and glass figurines to Murano glass chandeliers and wine stoppers, as well as tourist souvenirs.
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