Murano & Burano
A great day trip from Venice are the islands of Murano and Burano.
I boarded the water bus at San Marco for a 45-minute boat ride to Murano.
Murano is known for its glassmaking.
It was beautiful and peaceful walking the streets of Murano. There were bridges and canals and alleys and churches – beautiful churches.
As I made my way to the Basilica dei Santi Maria e Donato, I noticed a woman selling fruits and vegetables from her boat.
I couldn’t resist – I had to have a picture.
This basilica was under construction but still quite beautiful.
I was amazed at the beautiful mosaic floors. The artwork was still intact but you could see how the plaster was separating from the walls.
The main altar was stunning and flagged on either side with red and white cloth to hide the construction. This basilica is the oldest in the Venetian lagoon. It was originally built in the seventh century.
Another beautiful church in Murano is the Church of Saint Peter Martyr.
The groundbreaking for this church was in 1348. The church was completed in 1511.
What I noticed about this church was the beautiful crown hanging from the ceiling above the crucifix on the main altar.
The artwork in this church did not disappointment.
After Murano, I boarded the water bus for a 30-minute ride to Burano.
Burano is known for its lace work and brightly colored houses.
One of the first shops I stopped by had a woman creating lace as they have for centuries. The Venetian lace from Burano became the most highly coveted lace in Europe. I purchased a beautiful, but simple piece of lace for the Blessed Mother statue on my bedroom dresser.
In addition to colorful houses, there were more canals and bridges. It was definitely more crowded on Burano but still a beautiful place to walk around, take in the sights, and sample the best desserts and gelato.
The Bussola is the typical cookie of Burano. It was a toss up between the cookie and a pistachio gelato.
Sorry to say the gelato won out!
The church of Saint Martin Bishop is a 16th century Roman Catholic Church. The church was beautiful and very well maintained. Once again, there was a large crown suspended above the altar.
For those of you who have read my previous blogs about church kneelers, you know how much I love cushions! These beautiful kneelers made me smile!
It was another beautiful, relaxing, and fun day on the islands of Venice. Murano and Burano are highly recommended for anyone traveling to the beautiful city of Venice.
Many people ask me what it is like to travel alone. On this trip, I met several women traveling on their own. As I boarded the water bus in San Marco for Murano, I met a woman from Dubai. It was her first day in Venice and she was trying to figure out the water bus schedule. She was headed to Burano. I shared with her the information I received from the concierge at my hotel. Once I got on board, another woman – an Italian – came on board with her little dog. She sat next to me, and we talked briefly about Murano. She then moved to another seat to accommodate the dog.
I was looking diligently at all the signs as the water bus made its stops. The water bus made its stop, and I didn’t realize that this was my stop. Suddenly, both women from different sides of the boat yelled to me, “This is Murano!” I quickly jumped up, thanked them, and got off at my stop.
This is just one example of solo women travelers helping one another.
Let me know in the comments below if you have been to Murano or Burano or BOTH! What did you like best when you visited? Will you be adding these beautiful gems to your travel bucket list?
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