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Murano: the historical art of glassmaking
On the island of Murano, glassmaking is an age-old tradition still famous and thriving to this day. From the blowing of pieces to their engraving, the steps of creation are all here to discover: follow our ten recommendations to get the chance to see the excellence of glassmaking through craftspeople, shops and museums dedicated to it.
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Master Artisan
Cesare Toffolo
Lampworker
Cesare Toffolo mixes tradition with modernity, creating reproductions of objects inspired from 16th-century paintings.
Fondamenta Vetrai 37, Murano,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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Shop
Palazzo Barovier & Toso
The Palazzo is a showroom dedicated to the finest glass creations, presented in a display of lights, shapes and atmospheres.
Fondamenta Manin 1/D,
30141 Venice, Italy Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:30 More
30141 Venice, Italy Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:30 More
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Shop
Venini
The largest and most prestigious glassmaker of Venice, in the Venini shop you can admire and acquire their various creations.
Fondamenta Vetrai 47, Murano,
30141 Venice, Italy Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 More
30141 Venice, Italy Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 18:00 More
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Master Artisan
Simone Cenedese
Glassblower
Simone Cenedese is a glassblower inspired by contemporary art; his work mixes a modern style with traditional methods.
6 Calle Bertolini, Murano,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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Museum
Murano Glass Museum
The Murano Glass Museum showcases various periods of glassmaking, from the Roman period to the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
6 Calle Bertolini, Murano,
30141 Venice, Italy Monday to Sunday 10:30 - 18:00 More
30141 Venice, Italy Monday to Sunday 10:30 - 18:00 More
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Master Artisan
Giovanni & Vincenzo Barbini
Mirror maker
Brothers Giovanni & Vincenzo Barbini are specialised in the making of traditional Venetian mirrors, as well as restoration.
Calle dietro gli Orti 7,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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Guided tour
Glass manufacturer visit in Venice
NasonMoretti is one of the oldest glassmaking manufacturers in Murano; its museum will tell you all about the art of glassmaking.
Calle dietro gli Orti 12, Murano,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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Master Artisan
Davide Salvadore
Glass sculptor
Davide Salvadore is from one of the region’s most prominent families in the art of glass, active since the 17th century.
Fondamenta da Mula 148,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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Master Artisan
Renzo Toso Fei
Glass engraver
Renzo Toso Fei comes from a family of glass artists in Murano established since 1300, and he has followed in their footsteps to specialise in glass engraving.
Ramo delle Conterie 3,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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Guided tour
Tour a glassworks workshop in Venice
Learn all about glassworks with a visit to a workshop where you will see master glassmakers demonstrating their art.
F.ta Andrea Navagero 42, Murano,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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Rising Star
Stefano Bullo
Stained glass maker
Murano’s only artist working with stained glass, Stefano Bullo restores old windows and creates new glass models by implementing innovative technology like 3D printing.
Ramo San Bernardo 4,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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Shop
Salviati Showroom
Founded in 1859, Salviati Showroom has become a staple of Murano’s glassmaking, with a definitive style of artisan glass, tableware and lighting.
Fondamenta L. Radi 16,
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
30141 Venice, Italy By appointment only More
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