Murano is best-known for its glass factories. Ceramics and fine glass have been fired in Murano since the 13th century.
Canal in Murano, Italy
By Linda Garrison, About.com Guide
The island of Murano is just a short vaporetto boat ride from Venice, but its tranquility seems many miles away.
Canal in Murano, Italy
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