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Venice to Murano
Posted: Mon July 4, 2005 11:56 AM UTC

What is the best (only?) way to go to Murano from Venice (public transport, not organized tours)?
Until what time of day does such transportation operate?
How much does it cost?

Thanks.

ramot418

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RE: Venice to Murano
Posted: Mon July 4, 2005 12:15 PM UTC

There are frequent, cheap vaporetti ("water buses") from near the Piazza San Marco. For best value, get a pass for however many days you'll be staying.

But Murano is a bit of a tourist trap: much more attractive, and also served by vaporetti, is the island of Burano.

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robine

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RE: RE: Venice to Murano
Posted: Mon July 4, 2005 12:27 PM UTC

Hi

Fully agree: Burano is much nicer !!

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vtveen

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RE: RE: Venice to Murano
Posted: Mon July 4, 2005 12:41 PM UTC

Thanks for the quick replies.

From what I understand, the unique thing about Murano is the glass art and industry - the workshops with glass-blowing and the glass museum. This is what would interest me (I have no intention of buying anything, but will probably wind up doing so anyways :))

OTOH, what does Burano have to offer, other than the lace?

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ramot418

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RE: RE: Venice to Murano
Posted: Mon July 4, 2005 01:29 PM UTC

It is 'just' a very nice and VERY colourful village/island. Not so overcrowded as Murana and Venice itself. Look at tips about Burano (or otherwise and can mail you some pictures)

jaap

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vtveen

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RE: RE: Venice to Murano
Posted: Mon July 4, 2005 03:33 PM UTC

Don't worry, you won't be able to avoid Murano glassware in Venice itself!

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