This classic Venetian window is located on a house on Murano. Like the main part of Venice, Murano is built on a series of islands joined by bridges. It has been the center of glass making since 1291, when the glass furnaces were relocated from the main part of Venice to these islands to reduce the risk of fire in the main part of Venice.
Some fishermen, particularly those on the Venetian island of Burano, like to paint their houses the same color as their boats.
The colors add warmth and cheer to the houses that lack the fine Gothic architectural touches for which Venice is famous.
All produce and other goods must arrive by boat.
This is the central piazza on Murano, where the art of glass making is still a major industry today. In Medieval times, Venice restricted the right of glass blowers and their families to travel so that other nations would not learn the secrets of the master glass blowers. Today, it is possible for tourists to visit glass blowing factories and showrooms, although they can at times be rather touristy.
This classic Venetian window is located on a house on Murano. Like the main part of Venice, Murano is built on a series of islands joined by bridges. It has been the center of glass making since 1291, when the glass furnaces were relocated from the main part of Venice to these islands to reduce the risk of fire in the main part of Venice.
Some fishermen, particularly those on the Venetian island of Burano, like to paint their houses the same color as their boats.
The colors add warmth and cheer to the houses that lack the fine Gothic architectural touches for which Venice is famous.
All produce and other goods must arrive by boat.
This is the central piazza on Murano, where the art of glass making is still a major industry today. In Medieval times, Venice restricted the right of glass blowers and their families to travel so that other nations would not learn the secrets of the master glass blowers. Today, it is possible for tourists to visit glass blowing factories and showrooms, although they can at times be rather touristy.
7 comments:
Those two islands are real treasures. I loved seeing your photographs of them.
I just looked through each and every photo through Petra! What scrumptious pictures and great world travels! Super!
What a beautiful place. I have some Murano glass which I love. Fun to see where it actually came from.
Absolutely a beautiful place, part of magnificent Venice.
Awesome photos. I run a travel website, and I like the post so much I've linked to it from our page on Murano.
Lovely photos, some of the best on the net.
I really should visit Murano! Although my family does not claim Italy as an heritage, there must be a connection because of my name (Mura), plus I have an instinctive feeling for all things Italian. Your photos are so very enjoyable, esp. about Murano!
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