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Island of Murano


The Island of Murano (Muran in Venetian) is an inhabited center of the Venetian Lagoon, located north-east of Venice and made up of seven islands; it is part of the municipality of Venice and in particular of the municipality of Venice-Murano-Burano.

With about 4,500 inhabitants, Murano is one of the most populous centers of the Venetian Lagoon.

The islands on which Murano stands are located along the Marani canal and are divided by canals and canals and connected to each other by bridges; their territory is totally urbanized, excluding Sacca San Mattia, which is still undergoing reclamation.

Two islands are of artificial origin: Sacca Serenella and Sacca San Mattia.

The center is known all over the world for the centuries-old artisan activity that produces Murano glass.



Island of Murano
Address: Laguna di Venezia 30141
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Site: https://www.comune.venezia.it/it/content/venezia-murano-burano

Location inserted by Stefano Vigolo

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