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    December 16, 2018

    Holidays in the Venetian Lagoon

    About a mile north of Venice, in the Venetian Lagoon, is a collection of seven small islands that lie so closely together they’re generally known as a single island called ‘Murano.’ Visitors cross the narrow canals of Murano via pedestrian bridges. And during the holidays, those canals are decorated with lights, making the whole scene even more romantic.

    If you go to Italy for the holiday season, stay through January 5. That’s Epiphany Eve, when a witch-like character known as Befana swoops down the chimneys of Italian homes, leaving candy and presents for children. Sound familiar?

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  2. Murano - Wikipedia

    • 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.
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  3. Murano, the Glass Island - A Travel Guide (2019)

    https://europeforvisitors.com/.../articles/murano_the_glass_island.htm
    Murano, the Glass Island An 11-page illustrated travel guide to Murano, Italy, an island in the Venetian Lagoon where glass has been made for more than 700 years.. By Durant Imboden. I n English-speaking countries, glass artisans are often performer-pitchmen at craft shows and festivals, where they blow glass baubles for a few dollars or pounds each. But there was a time when the trade of ...
  4. Best Things to See and Do with a Day in Murano Italy

    https://www.aswesawit.com/murano-glass-island
    Most first-time visitors to Venice spend the majority of their time around its (rightfully) famous Saint Mark's Square. Those with a bit more time in Italy also fit in a visit to Murano, a nearby island.