Murano, Venice

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Murano has been the centre of Venetian glassmaking since the 13th century, when the Republic of Venice relocated furnaces here to protect the city from fire.

The island's glassmakers developed a technique called *cristallo* in the 15th century, creating nearly colourless glass that was prized across Europe and made Murano famous.

Murano is connected to Venice by a 10-minute vaporetto (water bus) ride and is technically part of the Venice municipality, not a separate town.

The Grand Canal of Murano runs straight through the island, lined with glassblowing studios and showrooms where you can watch artisans at work for free.

Murano glass carries a protected designation in Italy, meaning authentic pieces are guaranteed to be handmade on the island using traditional methods.

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