We drove from the mountains, checked into our hotel, and immediately got on a ferry to Murano…read more It was Sunday afternoon, so sadly no glass blowing demonstrations. I really had no intention of buying a souvenir here, thinking nothing would fit my rather whimsical taste. We went in to many shops, but I fell in love here. Very high quality glass work...art, really. An entire shelf devoted to Cephalopods!! I was awestruck with the detail, the translucent quality of the Squids and Cuttlefish... magical! We took a few minutes to decide... and brought home Serafina... our Cuttlefish. She has been installed in her new home...which DGD the Younger has dubbed... her tank.

It was cool to see Master Glassblower's sharing their craftsmanship with our tour group! The…read moreapprenticeship to become a master artesian takes 15 years! The finished products are exquisite and I understand why the finished products are expensive! Much respect!

Murano glass. All that needs to be said. This gallery sells all kinds of artistic and useful…read morehand-made glass items crafted by glass blowing masters. The gallery is beyond amazing! Watching the multi-decade masters at work is absolutely incredible! How do you put a price on some of the works created?

This little glass/souvenir/art shop is located just by Murano Faro stop (no. 12) on the Venetian…read moreisland of Murano. The island is famous for its fancy glasswares. I was expecting things in the shop to be overpriced as it is located so near the stop. But I was wrong. A crescent moon and stars ring caught my attention. I bought it for €7.50 which was a good price. Apart from glasswares, they also sell postcards, magnets, keyrings and etc. The lady who served me was very friendly and helpful though she did not speak English. I really like little arts/crafts shops. I will return to the shop in next trip. Someday I will find my Star.

Outstanding glass-blowing display. And the products in the gallery are impressive. I will, however,…read moresay that coming here is like coming to a car dealership near the end of the month when the salespeople are trying to meet their goals. We paid top dollar for a piece that will be shipped to our home in the Houston area. It's gorgeous. Certified. And signed by the artist. But it was an experience, indeed.

I purchased several items from this gallery in 2005. I just broke a piece of my chandelier and am…read moretrying to get them to respond to me. I'm hoping someone from the gallery might read this and check their email. I need a replacement arm. Please, please respond!