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The archipelago north of Venice in the ´Laguna Veneta´ consists of 7 islands separated by canals and connected by bridges..

     

The unique Murano glass was made here in the 13th century.. Even today there are numerous glassworks where you can watch the artists, and even more souvenir shops that sell mass produced goods..

 

Attractions:
The Basilica di Santa Maria e San Donato, Campo San Donato
, with its colorful mosaic floor and the free-standing Campanile..

The Church of San Pietro Martire, Fondamenta da Mula

   
The original Dominican church was severely damaged in 1474 by a fire and in 1511 after the Renovation reopened..

Santa Maria degli angeli church, Calle San Nicolo
The former convent later became a hospital..

The campanile at Campo Santo Stefano

   
with a glass sculpture in front of it..


<1002> Murano online information


~~udre~, 2014-11-20