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Murano Glass Blowing demonstration: Experience Authentic Craftsmanship at The Glass Cathedral
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156 Ratings
Murano
Experience the authentic craftsmanship of Murano Glass Blowing at The Glass Cathedral. Watch the masters at work as they create stunning pieces before your eyes in a unique XIIth century Church setting.
Experience the authentic craftsmanship of Murano Glass Blowing at The Glass Cathedral. Watch the masters at work as they create stunning pieces before your eyes in a unique XIIth century Church setting.
Duration:
25 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara - Join us for a remarkable and spectacular show of the Glass Masters of “The Glass Cathedral” which is dedicated to the love of working with Murano Glass and to the creation of endearing symbols of love by precision glass-making. You will have a chance to see first-hand the beauty and ambiance of our historic…
- The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara - Join us for a remarkable and spectacular show of the Glass Masters of “The Glass Cathedral” which is dedicated to the love of working with Murano Glass and to the creation of endearing symbols of love by precision glass-making. You will have a chance to see first-hand the beauty and ambiance of our historic building which was once the church “Former church of Santa Chiara”. You will be surrounded by soft music and the beautiful works of Murano Glass. Here, you will be able to observe the masters at work and watch as they create two original pieces before your eyes. The show is 25-minutes long. You may have a drink while enjoying our glass blowing show.
What's Included
- The Glass Masters show
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guide
- The Glass Masters show
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Drinks excluded
- Drinks excluded
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating and extraordinary display by the Glass Masters from ‘The Glass Cathedral,’ an establishment dedicated to the art of Murano Glass. Experience the most comprehensive glass-blowing demonstration on the Murano island, set in a unique atmosphere of a former 12th-century church that became a glass factory as early as 1826. Amid…
Embark on a captivating and extraordinary display by the Glass Masters from ‘The Glass Cathedral,’ an establishment dedicated to the art of Murano Glass. Experience the most comprehensive glass-blowing demonstration on the Murano island, set in a unique atmosphere of a former 12th-century church that became a glass factory as early as 1826. Amid soothing music and mesmerizing Murano Glass artworks, witness the mastery of the artisans as they craft two unique pieces right before you. This 25-minute visual marvel can be further enjoyed with a glass of fine Prosecco or your favorite drink during your visit with us.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No minimum age required
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara
Fondamenta Daniele Manin 1, Church Santa Chiara
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(156 Ratings)
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Sarapj7761ww
Dec 1, 2024
Union of elements and intentions - A suggestive place where you can breathe the past, present and future simultaneously. The magic of fire and the elements (water, air and earth are also present). The master glassmaker leaves you speechless as well as the staff and Giuseppe who has enriched us with pieces of history handed down and its essence. We felt welcomed in a "warm"house and the spritz sipped during the demonstration"on" was great. We will return again and again. Thank you.
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Q4988yokathleenl
Nov 25, 2024
Glass demonstration - The demonstration was interesting, mesmerising and set in a beautiful venue. The glass blower did not speak any English but the young lady at the door was happy to answer any questions. The demonstration was a highlight of our holiday.
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Chrisch81
Nov 2, 2024
Absolute recommendation, unique ambience - After our own inquiry in a shop in Murano we were referred to the Glass Cathedrale and were not disappointed. The ambience is unique and the production process of some glassware was shown (pot, dolphin, bird). The show was entertaining and very interesting, both for children and adults.
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J6774zrjoel
Oct 19, 2024
Amazing demonstration! - Visiting the Glass Cathedral was a unique experience! During the demonstration the skilled glass blowing craftsman created three beautiful pieces which amazed the audience! The Glass Cathedral is a must-see stop in Murano!!
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Er87
Oct 10, 2024
Bravo!! - Excellent presentation that lasted 1/2 hour. It is 10 euros and try to time your entry to the schedule posted on their website. There is an accompanying recorded presentation in Italian and English. It includes a brief history of the cathedra. Very good presentation with no pressure to buy. I highly recommend it!
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Raj_r
Oct 10, 2024
Murano Glass making - It was good 30 min demo and we enjoyed it. Clear instructions to go there. You just have to show up 5 min before inside the building and confirm your registraion.
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Hannah_k
Nov 13, 2024
It was fine I guess - While it was very cool to see people blowing glass, there was no explanation through the process, only a 2-3 minute recorded blurb about the history of the island. The artist would make something and before we knew it, it was back in the kiln making something else, like he was trying not to be there any longer than he needed to, never changing the expression on his face.
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Ulre_2016
Nov 1, 2024
Interesting demonstration, but loveless... - A very interesting "performance", but unfortunately very loveless and without any comment / greeting etc. Only one audio tape is played in 4 different languages during the screening.
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Paulak977
Sep 29, 2024
Empty - My experience here was nothing like what was described by the website or by other TripAdvisor reviewers. It was very nonchalant, even from the experience of entering the "cathedral," which looked like any other warehouse studio space. Yes, the chandeliers were beautiful upstairs, but that's all that was there. I was barely greeted by someone when I walked in, and I had to pursue finding out if this was the right place, where to go for the presentation, etc. It was like the 1-2 people there were preoccupied with something else the whole time. The presentation had no interaction with the glass-blower, just a pre-recorded track playing while we watched him create a piece. He did let one of the kids sit in his chair after the presentation, and explained things in Italian, so I was not privy to what was being shared. Afterwards, I was not given any information about a perfume creation or glass bottle to put it in. There was no store to purchase any pieces from. There were bathrooms, which was great, but the whole thing was empty, lifeless, in impersonal. I would not waste my money again on something I thought would be more educational, and I expected to come away with a purchase of something special.
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Fizzo
Nov 27, 2024
Complete waste of money - Waste of money. We paid £47 for 4 of us to watch a glass working display. During the display, nothing was explained. We watched what we could have seen free elsewhere. Having booked the tour in English we expected some sort of explanation as to what was happening not just 5 minutes pre recorded preamble about Murano in general.
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