Shot of Burano
Another must visit places when you are Venice are the “sister islands” of Murano and Burano. While they share the same lagoon, they couldn’t be more different in personality: one is a masterclass in fire and glass, and the other is a kaleidoscope of color and delicate lace.
Hotel Where we stayed in Venice, arranged a private trip to Murano, to visit one of the glass factory and show room. After visiting the glass factory, we were dropped off to Venice, from there we took a water bus to Burano.
Shot of Glass Factory we visited.
Murano: The Island of Glass
Just a 15-minute boat ride from Venice, Murano has been the world capital of glassmaking since 1291. It feels like a quieter, more industrial version of Venice, with wide canals and high-heat furnaces tucked behind ancient brick walls.
- The Experience: You cannot visit Murano without seeing a live glassblowing demonstration. Watch a master artisan transform a glob of molten glass into a delicate horse or a vibrant vase in seconds.
Here is the Video of Glass Horse making we were able to watch during our visit.
Here are few pictures captured in the Glass factory!
Burano: The Island of Color
Burano is about the poetry of color. It is consistently ranked as one of the most colorful places in the world.
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The Charm: Every house is painted a different, vibrant shade—hot pink, deep azure, lime green. Legend says fishermen painted them this way so they could find their way home through the thick lagoon fog.
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The Craft: While the men fished, the women of Burano became famous for needle-lace. Authentic Burano lace is incredibly intricate and can take months to complete.
Above are some more pictures of colorful houses in Burano.
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