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Series of islands in the Venetian Lagoon, Italy
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Known for its twelfth-century Byzantine mosaic pavement, which is a similar floor to Venice's Basilica di San Marco, and the mosaic dome in the apse of the Virgin Mary. It is said to house the bones of the dragon slain by Saint Donatus. The bell tower, like most bell towers, is separate from the Church.
Church of Saint Peter the Martyr
Built in the 15th century and then reconstructed some years later after a fire. Inside are some art works, such as two canvasses by Bellini.
The summer residence of the Venetian patricians. The façade features large Gothic windows and Veneto-Byzantine patere and panels from the 12th and 13th centuries. It is one of the few palazzi which escaped the restructuring of the island in the 1800s.
Museo del Vetro
Housed in the large Palazzo Giustinian near the island's center. "Museo Vetrario" in Italian, offers a century-by-century tour of Venetian glass-making. Roman glass pieces dating to the 1st to 3rd cent AD. Largest collection of historical glass with pieces dating from the 15th to 20th centuries. A MUVE museum.
Not an easy osteria to find but it is truly worth the detour for the kind service and cuisine.
Nice and simple restaurant, also with al fresco dining in the small square. Friendly staff. Try the local specialties.
Masiol Gabriele
A typical trattoria, frequented by both tourists and locals. Excellent food.
Venetian cuisine with tasting menu. Mid-to-high priced.
On the hotel premises is a restaurant. There are two buildings connected by a garden terrace. Each room has its own bathroom. 2 rooms are equipped to host disabled guests.
All rooms have a private bathroom.
Mid-to-high priced hotel, although better deals can be found than the hotel's published rate. Rooms have a safe and mini-bar. Two restaurants: a more casual bar/restaurant, and a more formal sit down restaurant. A benefit is that the hotel (as of April 2022) has a complimentary transfer to and from Venice Marco Polo airport on request; whilst waiting for the transfer back the hotel will also store luggage. For travel to and from the main Venetian islands, the "Museo" vaporetto station is just outside the hotel: the passing routes will take travellers directly to all the main tourist sites of Venice including San Marco (do note that it takes c.40 mins for travel time).
Very nice place, very clean, friendly owner. Beautiful views from the balcony.
ACTV, Venice's transit company, runs the water buses, "vaporetti", from Venice to Murano at frequent intervals and at many stops.50 ticket.
Read in the guideWalking along the many canals is part of the experience of Murano. The island is only about 1.5 km across, so it is small enough to explore by foot.
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