Скачать или смотреть A Tour Of Murano Island In Venice Italy

Murano Island in Venice, Italy is a place rich in history, traditions, and culture. Existing alongside Venice for over a thousand years, Murano has evolved in much the same way as its bigger and more famous neighbor, priding itself in orderly government, upholding of ancient Roman ideals, beautiful architecture and wealth brought on by Venice's dominance of the seas. Famous for its palazzos and grand old churches such as the 7th century Church of Santa Maria e Saint Donato, also known as Murano's Duomo, Murano's main claim to fame is nonetheless its glassware.

Venetian glass-making was established as far back as the 8th century, and pretty soon became known far and wide for its beauty that has not been since since ancient Roman times. With time the number of workshops grew and the risk of fire from the glass furnaces to the grand but largely wooden city of Venice became very real. At the end of the 13th century by the order of the Doge and Venetian government, all glass masters were relocated from Venice to Murano island. Since then, Murano became the international center of excellence for glass making, where the skills and techniques evolved and the craft eventually turned into an art form.

In this video shot by Glass Of Venice's own videographers during one of our frequent trips to Murano and Venice you can see Murano and get a sense of its atmosphere. Seeing how people go about their business, tourists stop in front of the Murano Glass store windows, boats loaded with glassware zip by, and vaporettos go back and forth along their usual route, you will understand that this is a place where you can still experience real Venice, which has saved most of its ancient character and lacks the tourist crowds.

Take this short trip around Murano island with us and see for yourself why we are so enamored with Venice, Murano, and of course Murano Glass.