On the 9th of Sept.2022 ,We got an opportunity to get a picturesque roundup of the two beautiful islands in the Venetian Lagoon enjoying tremendously boat riding in the mesmerizing lagoon! It was like a dream come true! We got to sight so many enchanting views as well as the activities such as witnessing the glass-blowing processes,visiting glass jewellery shops & the needle-lace-making apart from the traditional fishing establishments & the Lighthouse in Murano !The day long tour was full of bewitching vistas of the lovely boats in the lagoon, the brightly coloured houses & visits to the educative museums in Burano.The beautiful memories of the tour will linger on long in our lives!
MURANO :
The island of Murano is renowned for its long tradition of glass-making. Ferry-loads of visitors come to explore the Museo del Vetro, which tells the story of glass through the centuries, and to shop for locally crafted souvenirs.Murano Venice is one of the major islands in the Venice Lagoon consisting of 7 individual islands, all linked together by bridges.It’s mainly famous for its glass factories and laboratories, and if you have a bit more than a couple of days to spend in Venice, you should consider paying a visit there because this is the place to go if you’re interested in the renowned Murano glass. Most people come here to tour a glass factory and watch a glass-blowing demonstration … and maybe even buy a few hand-blown glass Souvenirs.
The Murano Glass Museum (Italian: Museo del Vetro) is a museum on the history of glass, including local Murano glass, located on the island of Murano, just north of Venice, Italy. The museum was founded in 1861. It was originally built in the Gothic style as a patrician’s palace. The building became the residence of Bishop Marco Giustinian in 1659. He later bought it and donated it to the Torcello diocese. In 1805, the Torcello diocese was closed. In 1840, the palace was sold to the Murano Municipality, who would use it as a town hall, museum, and archives. In 1923, when the Murano Municipality joined Venice, the museum came under the management of the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia (MUVE), its current operator.
HISTORY :
Murano was initially settled by the Romans and from the sixth century by people from Altinum and Oderzo. At first, the island prospered as a fishing port and through its production of salt. It was also a centre for trade through the port it controlled on Sant’Erasmo. From the eleventh century, it began to decline as islanders moved to Dorsoduro. It had a Grand Council, like that of Venice, but from the thirteenth century, Murano was ultimately governed by a podestà from Venice. Unlike the other islands in the Lagoon, Murano minted its own coins.
In 1291, all the glassmakers in Venice were required to move to Murano. In the following century, exports began, and the island became famous, initially for glass beads and mirrors. Aventurine glass was invented on the island, and for a while Murano was the main producer of glass in Europe. The island later became known for chandeliers. Although decline set in during the eighteenth century, glassmaking is still the island’s main industry.
Venetian Glass Jewellery:
Fantastic Murano collection of venetian glass jewellery completely handcraft products, produced with “lume” working. This technique creates bright and shiny colours but at the same time its refined, elegant ,light and a quality product.
Murano Lighthouse (Italian: Faro dell’Isola di Murano):
It is an active lighthouse located in the south east part of island of Murano in the Venetian lagoon on the Adriatic sea. The first lighthouse, built in 1912, was a metal skeletal tower on piles which was deactivated in 1934. The lighthouse consists of a two-stages cylindrical stone tower, 35 metres high, with double balcony & lantern. The tower is painted white, on the upper stage are painted two black horizontal bands facing the range line, on the east side, in order to have the lighthouse more visible during the day.
Nissan Murano is a mid size crossover SUV manufactured and marketed by Nissan since May 2002 for the 2003 model year, & currently in its third generation.The car derives its name from the Italian city(Murano) renowned for the Murano Glass Souvenirs.
BURANO :
Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy, near Torcello at the northern end of the lagoon, known for its lace work and brightly coloured homes. The primary economy is tourism. Burano is 7 kilometres from Venice, a 45-minute trip from St. Mark’s Square by vaporetto, a Venetian water bus. The island is linked to Mazzorbo by a bridge. The current population of Burano is about 2,400. Originally, there were five islands and a fourth canal that was filled to become via e piazza Baldassare Galuppi, joining the former islands of San Martino Destra and San Martino Sinistra. Burano has historically been subdivided into five sestieri, much like Venice. They correspond to the five original islands. The sixth sestiere is neighboring Mazzorbo.
Why are the houses in Burano so colouful ?
The most accredited belief on the different colors of Burano’s houses seems to be linked to the fact that the fishermen decided to paint the facade of their home with an identifying color in order to be able to return there without problems even with the thickest fog.
The island was probably settled by the Roman, and in the 6th century was occupied by people from Altino, who named it for one of the gates of their former city. Two stories are attributed to how the city obtained its name. One is that it was initially founded by the Buriana family, and another is that the first settlers of Burano came from the small island of Buranello, about 8 kilometres to the south.
Although Burano soon became a thriving settlement, it was administered from Torcello &had none of the privileges of that island or of Murano. It rose in importance only in the 16th century, when women on the island began making lace with needles, being introduced to such a trade via Venetian-ruled Cyprus .When Leonardo da Vinci visited in visited the small town of Pano Lefkara in 1841 & purchased a cloth for the main altar of Duomo di Milano.The lace was soon exported across Europe, but trade began to decline in the 18th century &the industry did not revive until 1872,when a school of lacemaking was opened to provide relief for islanders after a disastrous winter for fishing industry .Lacemaking on the island boomed again, but few now make lace in the traditional manner as it is extremely time-consuming & expensive.Burano has a long-established tradition of needle-lace making, though precise historical records are lacking.
Main sights :
Burano is also known for its small, brightly painted houses,which are popular with artists. The colours of the houses follow a specific system, originating from the golden age of its development. If someone wishes to paint their home, one must send a request to the government, who will respond by making notice of the certain colours permitted for that lot.Other attractions include the church of San Martino, with a leaning campanile and a painting by Giambattista Tiepolo (Crucifixion, 1727), the Oratorio di Santa Barbara and the Museum and School of Lacemaking.Burano is very famous for its needle lace. However on the island there is a production of venetian masks and many people work in the nearest Murano, creating precious glass objects.
Lace Museum (in Italian: Museo del merletto) is located at the historic palace of Podestà of Torcello, in Galuppi square, on the island of Burano, near Venice.The palace was seat of the famous Burano lace school from 1872 to 1970. Rare and precious pieces offer a complete overview of the history and artistry of the Venetian and lagoon’s laces, from its origins to the present day are on display, in a picturesque setting decorated in the typical colors of the island. Re-opened to the public in June 2011 after extensive restoration works, the Lace Museum offers a complete overview of the laces of Veniceand islands and is one of the 11 civic museums managed by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia.
BURANO’S LEANING BELL TOWER :
It was built in the seventeenth century & has a square shape and Renaissance and neoclassical architectural features. It has undergone several restorations over the centuries, especially in the upper part of the belfry. Among these maintenance works the most noted is the one carried out by the Tirali, which occurred between 1703 and 1714.
The height of the Burano’s tower is 53 meters and it stands on a base with a side of 6.20 meters.Because of land subsidence it is inclined of 1.83 meters respect to its axis.The top of the leaning tower has always been crowned by an angel, fell in 1867 during a storm; now in its place there is a cross of iron.
My dear readers may kindly point out any incorrect information in my above writeup needing any corrections! I am truly indebted to Wikipedia & for the invaluable information on the subject !Happy Reading !
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Colorful buildings, different artisan craft activities to watch.Seems like fun packed experience.Very well presented.What an interesting attraction to add in your list!
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