"But beyond the main island's iconic waterways and piazzas lies a scattered archipelago of 118 islands, each with its own distinct personality and purpose. From medieval monasteries turned luxury resorts to working farms growing prized, tiny purple castraure artichokes, Venice's lagoon islands offer everything from Michelin-starred dining to quiet nature walks, and even wineries-all connected by an efficient vaporetto water line that makes island-hopping as easy as catching the subway."
"Murano is the glassmaking capital, where centuries-old techniques create gorgeous Venetian glass in family-run workshops. Micheluzzi Glass, designed by sisters Elena and Margherita Micheluzzi, carries on their father Massimo's legacy as one of Venice's most innovative glass artists. The island's crown jewel is the 12th-century Basilica di Santa Maria e San Donato, where massive bones displayed behind the altar were once believed to be from the dragon slain by Saint Donatus-locals love revealing they're actually from a large prehistoric mammal."
Venice's lagoon contains 118 islands, each with distinct personalities and purposes. The islands range from medieval monasteries converted into luxury resorts to working farms that cultivate tiny purple castraure artichokes. The lagoon offers Michelin-starred dining, quiet nature walks, wineries, and efficient vaporetto water lines that make island-hopping as easy as catching the subway. Murano is the glassmaking capital, where centuries-old techniques produce Venetian glass in family-run workshops. Micheluzzi Glass continues a family legacy of innovation. The 12th-century Basilica di Santa Maria e San Donato displays massive bones once believed to be a dragon's but actually from a prehistoric mammal. Hotels on Murano include the Hyatt Centric Murano Venice and the NH Collection Venezia Murano Villa.
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