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Category / Murano, Burano, Torcello / Museums and churches / Off the beaten path

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  • Wooden Jewels in Venice

    Related Tours Murano, Burano and TorcelloMuseums and ChurchesOff the beaten path Wood has always been one of the most widely used materials in Venice; from the foundations of its buildings to the “altane” (rooftop terraces) above them, the functionality and beauty of wood is everywhere on display. Many artistic treasures in the city are also…
    Murano, Burano, Torcello, Museums and churches, Off the beaten path
  • Murano Glass: One Island, Many Crafts

    Related Tours Murano, Burano, Torcello When you speak about “Murano Glass” you are actually referring to a wide variety of products: everything from micro-beads to huge chandeliers. In 1291 the Venetian government made an important decision regarding glass production: all glass furnaces in the city had to be moved to the island of Murano. In…
    Murano, Burano, Torcello
  • Colourful houses in Burano

    The true colors of Burano

    Related Tours Murano, Burano, Torcello The first eye-catching sight in Burano is the variety of colors used to decorate its houses: it's as if a schizophrenic painter dropped random bucketfuls of paint, with all possible hues and variations, over the buildings. There's only one vaporetto stop in Burano and it faces the main street leading…
    Murano, Burano, Torcello
  • View of Mazzorbetto in the Venetian Lagoon

    Crossing the Venetian Lagoon

    Related Tours Boat tourMurano, Burano, Torcello It's early morning on the Fondamenta Nòve, Venice's northern waterfront, and the large motonave is warming up its engine while waiting for the last tourist to get on. We are heading north, toward the dream island of Burano. We manage to find an external seat, on the stern side.…
    Boat tour, Murano, Burano, Torcello
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