Murano, Venice

Name: Murano
Address: Venice, Italy

#306 among attractions in Venice

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Murano is a series of islands linked by bridges in the Venetian Lagoon, northern Italy. It lies about 1.5 kilometres north of Venice and measures about 1.5 km across with a population of just over 5,000. It is famous for its glass making. It was once an independent comune, but is now a frazione of the comune of Venice. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.45 mi²Coordinates: 45°27'21"N, 12°21'9"E

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Murano – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palazzo Mastelli del Cammello, Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, San Francesco della Vigna, Santa Maria e San Donato.

1.2 miSW
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Mastelli del Cammello, Venice
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy, the Palazzo Mastelli del Cammello is a testament to the city's rich history and architectural splendor. Known for its distinctive façade featuring a relief of a camel, this historic palace tells a fascinating story that dates...
1.3 miSW
Palace, Gothic architecture
Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel, Venice
33 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy, the Palazzo Soranzo Van Axel is a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This elegant palace, dating back to the 15th century, stands as a remarkable example of Venetian Gothic architecture.
1.2 miS
Church, Sacred and religious sites
San Francesco della Vigna, Venice
32 min walk • Nestled in the serene Castello district of Venice, the San Francesco della Vigna stands as a testament to the city's rich religious heritage. This Catholic church, a hidden gem away from the bustling tourist paths, offers a tranquil retreat for those seeking solace...
~1330 ftNE
Historic church with storied relics
Santa Maria e San Donato, Venice
7 min walk • Nestled within the enchanting labyrinth of Venice, the church of Santa Maria e San Donato holds a special place in the city's rich tapestry of historical and architectural wonders. This venerable edifice, known for its striking beauty and storied past, is a beacon of...
1.1 miSW
Church with ornate, art-filled interior
I Gesuiti, Venice
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Venice, Italy, the church of Santa Maria Assunta, known colloquially as I Gesuiti, stands as a remarkable testament to the city's rich religious and artistic heritage. This imposing edifice, characterized by its grand baroque architecture...
1.3 miSW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni, Venice
33 min walk • The Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni is a Renaissance sculpture in Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, Venice, Italy, executed by Andrea del Verrocchio in 1480–1488. Portraying the condottiero Bartolomeo Colleoni, it has a height of 395 cm excluding the pedestal.
~1140 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Glass Museum, Venice
6 min walk • The Murano Glass Museum is a museum on the history of glass, including local Murano glass, located on the island of Murano, just north of Venice, Italy.
1.2 miSW
Art-filled 15th-century Gothic church
Madonna dell'Orto, Venice
30 min walk • The Madonna dell'Orto is a church in Venice, Italy, in the sestiere of Cannaregio.
0.5 miSW
Church, Mauro Codussi
San Michele in Isola, Venice
14 min walk • San Michele in Isola is a Roman Catholic church, located on the Isola di San Michele, a small islet sited between Venice and Murano, which once sheltered a Camaldolese monastery, but now houses the main cemetery of the city.
~240 ftW
Vernacular architecture, City hall, Historical place
Palazzo Da Mula, Venice
2 min walk • Palazzo da Mula is a building in Murano, Italy. It is not to be confused with the Palazzo da Mula Morosini, which is on the Grand Canal and was painted by Claude Monet during his trip to Venice in 1908.
~260 ftS
Ancient Catholic church with notable art
San Pietro Martire, Venice
2 min walk • San Pietro Martire is a Roman catholic parish church in Murano, near Venice, northern Italy.

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Which popular attractions are close to Murano?

Nearby attractions include Palazzo Da Mula, Venice (2 min walk), San Pietro Martire, Venice (2 min walk), Berengo Studio, Venice (4 min walk), Glass Museum, Venice (6 min walk).

How to get to Murano by public transport?

The nearest stations to Murano:

Ferry

Da Mula • Lines: 3 (1 min walk)
Venier • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)