Visiting Venice: How to Fall for a Cliched City

Alyssa Hollingsworth | July 13, 2016

Murano is the island of glass. Throughout history, Venice was famous for its unique glassmaking. You can see signs of it in the glass chandeliers through the Venetian palaces (and further abroad–there’s a small one in Lacock Abbey, England, hanging in the English manor’s music hall). The secrets of the masters were so jealously guarded, if an artisan tried to run off to another country the Council of Ten would send trained assassins after him.

On the island, you’ll find several glassmaker shops where you can watch the masters and apprentices at work for free. (They’ll get you in the gift shop, though!) The Museum of Glass is also worth a visit. There you can see works from throughout history and learn about the glass trade. Save time to wander the streets, enjoying the stores and the miniature-esque feel of this smaller island.

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