I am interested in buying Murano glass. Where can I find the best deals?
In terms of Murano, our biggest piece of advice is that you really don’t need to go there in order to get good quality glass. The glass museum on the island of Murano is the best way to see the highest quality pieces. Murano is very beautiful even aside from the glass, so we recommend visiting early morning during the week, when you won’t be pushed in with all the crowds. We also suggest avoiding the glass shops on the Fondamenta dei Vetri, which is the main drag. The further into the island you go, the more apt you are to find something authentic, as, sadly, a lot of the cheap glass these days is actually made in China. The glass blowing demonstrations can seem fun, but unfortunately most often are followed by a hard sales pitch, which can be very off putting. The best way to ensure that you are buying genuine Murano glass is to look for the Vetro Artistico Murano trademark (www.muranoglass.com). There are many glass artisans in the lagoon who do beautiful and authentic work and you c
