basilica santa maria and san donato the island murano municipality venice italy

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Basilica of Santa Maria and San Donato on the island of Murano in the municipality of Venice, Italy Royalty Free Stock Photo

Basilica of Santa Maria and San Donato on the island of Murano in the municipality of Venice, Italy

Murano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, in northeastern Italy, in the Veneto region. It is located approximately 1 kilometer from the city of Venice and is famous for its glass craftsmanship, particularly for its lamps, glasses, cups, and ornaments. It is home to approximately 6,000 inhabitants.It is made up of seven smaller islands divided by canals and rivers but connected by bridges. It is known worldwide for its artisanal artistic glass production. Thanks to the island's craftsmanship, it enjoys a large tourist flow. Murano glass is often imitated, but the quality is comparatively poor.