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Murano Glass and Golden Hour

Spend the morning exploring the heart of Venetian glassmaking, then catch the late afternoon light from the island’s highest point.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 210 min

Timeline

  1. 08:46

    Glass Museum

    Arrive at the Glass Museum when it opens. Browse the century-by-century tour of Venetian glass-making, from Roman pieces to the 20th century.

  2. 10:46

    Osteria Acquastanca

    Walk five minutes to Osteria Acquastanca for lunch. It is open until 16:00, so you have time to eat before heading to the viewpoint.

  3. 12:00

    Bell tower of St. Mark

    Walk 47 minutes SSW to the Bell tower of St. Mark. Climb to the top for great views of Venice and the lagoon.

  4. 16:53

    Bell tower of St. Mark

    Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 16:53, casting a final glow over the lagoon from the tower.

  5. 17:53

    Osteriva

    End the day at Osteriva. It is open for dinner from 19:00 to 22:00, just a short walk from the tower.

Local tip

The museum closes at 17:00 in winter, so arrive early. Check the vaporetto line 5.2 schedule for your return.

Check before you go

  • Glass Museum: Open 10-17 in Nov-Mar. Closed Dec 25, Jan 1, May 1.
  • Osteria Acquastanca: Open Mo-Sa 10:00-16:00.
  • Osteriva: Open Tue-Sun 19:00–22:00, closed on Mon.

Worth knowing

  • Osteria Acquastanca is open at 10:46 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

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