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Murano, Burano and Torcello can be visited by boat.

In the early sixteenth century Murano was a favourite summer retreat for Venice's upper classes.

World famous for its glass-blowing industry, its streets are crowded with shops selling these art-works.

You may also visit the glass museum and the beautiful main church.

Burano is famous for the lacework which has been made here by fishermen's wives since the 1500's. The skills of lacemaking are still taught at Burano's Scuola dei Merletti. Pieces produced here are displayed in the attached museum, along with specimens dating back to the sixteenth century.

In Torcello, visit the cathedral of S.Maria Assunta which dates back to the 6th century and the Romanesque church of S.Fosca.

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