MURANO
CHURCH OF SAN PIETRO MARTIRE - built in 1348
Inside we can see masterpieces of art from churches and convents in the area, for example: "San Girolamo in the desert" by Paolo Veronese and the "Madonna and child enthroned between angels and saints" by Giovanni Bellini.
THE GLASS MUSEUM - 700 years of glass history
Palazzo Giustinian houses the Glass Museum, here it is possible to admire wonderful Venetian glass, from the fourteenth century to today.
BASILICA OF SANTA MARIA E DONATO - the Duomo of Murano
This building is an example of the Venetian-Byzantine style of the island of Murano. Fascinating is the mosaic on the floor dated 1140 with figures of peacocks, eagles and many other types of animals.
GLASS AND THE HISTORY OF THE ISLAND OF MURANO
At the end of the fifth century, Murano was colonized following the barbarian invasions. The first economic activities of the island were based on fishing and the salt trade.
THE TRADITION OF MURANO GLASS
Blown glass turns out to be the oldest and most important art practiced in the lagoon, and for hundreds of years it was one of the most important commercial industries in the Republic of Venice.
GLASS COMET
Made by Simone Cenedese, a Venetian artist living in Murano. This work stands out on the street for its very intense cobalt blue colour.
Inside we can see masterpieces of art from churches and convents in the area, for example: "San Girolamo in the desert" by Paolo Veronese and the "Madonna and child enthroned between angels and saints" by Giovanni Bellini.
THE GLASS MUSEUM - 700 years of glass history
Palazzo Giustinian houses the Glass Museum, here it is possible to admire wonderful Venetian glass, from the fourteenth century to today.
BASILICA OF SANTA MARIA E DONATO - the Duomo of Murano
This building is an example of the Venetian-Byzantine style of the island of Murano. Fascinating is the mosaic on the floor dated 1140 with figures of peacocks, eagles and many other types of animals.
GLASS AND THE HISTORY OF THE ISLAND OF MURANO
At the end of the fifth century, Murano was colonized following the barbarian invasions. The first economic activities of the island were based on fishing and the salt trade.
THE TRADITION OF MURANO GLASS
Blown glass turns out to be the oldest and most important art practiced in the lagoon, and for hundreds of years it was one of the most important commercial industries in the Republic of Venice.
GLASS COMET
Made by Simone Cenedese, a Venetian artist living in Murano. This work stands out on the street for its very intense cobalt blue colour.