Murano Lighthouse — Attraction in Venice

I did not know that there is a lighthouse on this beautiful island, but above all that it is so well guarded. It is obvious that there has been a lighthouse on it before as Murano is the largest island in the area. The Murano lighthouse is an important cylindrical structure of Istrian marble, despite its rather internal position relative to the sea, the beam of light, actually amplified by the ingenious play of mirrors, is directed directly to the center of the estuary between Lido and Porto, facilitating the return of ships during the night. The fact is that I did not imagine this lighthouse like that and therefore I was pleasantly amazed when I saw it. It is located at the end of Viale Garibaldi (Bressagio), right in the Fondamenta Francesco Maria Piave. Its history is interesting. During the early Middle Ages, fires were lit from the top, the light created by the fire was reflected by a play of mirrors, so that, according to a technique adopted by the Romans, the lagoon was illuminated. The first iron lighthouse was built here in Murano in 1912. It was inhabited by a lighthouse keeper who had the task of lighting an oil lamp at the top of the lighthouse. After a while, they switched to gas lighting. The construction of the current lighthouse dates back to 1934. It is executed entirely in stone with several bas-reliefs present in the lower part, depicting two Madonnas, one above the entrance to the lighthouse, while the other faces the sea. From the sixties it began to be lit with electricity. It works from dusk to dawn and emits a white signal every six seconds. Unfortunately it is a lighthouse that cannot be visited but it is wonderful to observe it in all its splendor while taking the beautiful relaxing walk right...

The Faro di Murano, or Murano Lighthouse, is a historic lighthouse located on the island of Murano in the Venetian Lagoon, near Venice, Italy. This lighthouse serves as a navigational aid for vessels navigating the intricate waterways of the lagoon and approaching the islands of Murano and Venice.

The current lighthouse structure dates back to the early 20th century and stands as a prominent landmark on Murano's waterfront. It is characterized by its traditional cylindrical tower design, typically painted in white with a red lantern room at the top. The lighthouse is operational and continues to play a crucial role in guiding maritime traffic through the lagoon.

Murano itself is renowned for its historic glass-making tradition, and the lighthouse adds to the island's cultural and architectural appeal. Visitors to Murano can admire the lighthouse from the waterfront or explore the island's charming streets and renowned glass workshops. The Faro di Murano stands as a testament to Venice's maritime heritage and remains a distinctive feature of Murano's...

On your trip to Venice, make sure to set aside a day for a visit to the nearby islands. It’s so worth it. I visited two islands......Burano and Murano. Visiting them is very easy as you can do it without the help of a guided tour. Regular water buses operate from Venice to these islands. Murano is renowned for its long tradition of glass-making. That is the reason you will many cute glass shops here. Burano on the other hand is very popular for its brightly coloured houses. They look so petty. Legend has it that they were painted with bright colours for the sake of fishermen so that they could easily find their houses in thick fog. There are plenty of little cafes and restaurants here. I loved both these islands especially the vibrant houses of Burano. These islands also give a much peaceful experience as they are away from the hordes of tourists of Venice. Just leisurely strolling through these charming islands and taking photos of beautiful bridges, canals and houses was one of my best memories...