Don't leave Venice without a visit to
the
famous islands, known throughout the
world for picturesque scenery, handicraft and history:
Murano Island is famous for glass blowing.
In 1921 the majority of the glass-blowing industry in Venice
was moved to the island due to the fire hazard the process
posed to surrounding property. On the island there are shops
and factories in which you can watch glass-workers in action.
Burano is a picturesque island famous
for fishermen's houses painted in bright pastel colors,
and of course the lace industry. Again there is a museum
dedicated to the craft, and plenty of shops where you
can purchase samples of the famous lace.
Torcello is the earliest center of civilization
in the estuary. Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta was
the first church in Venice, founded in the 7th century.
