Italy is probably one of, if not the most, romantic places on Earth, because of the beauty it holds. That is why for your Kosher vacations next year, why not try to live a la dolce vita on the magical islands of Venice namely, Burano, Murano, and Giudecca? Well, here’s a bit of a background about the three islands. Murano, the island of Glass Murano, an island made from several smaller islands that are linked by bridges on the Venetian lagoon, Northern Italy, is a place known for its exquisite glass craftsmanship. Its history and reputation for glassmaking started when in 1291, when the Venetian Government commanded the glassmakers to have their furnace brought to the islands of Murano in fear of burning the island which was mostly made of wood at that time. After some time, the Venetian republic realized how valuable their glass is, and protected the glassmakers by giving them huge privileges in exchange for not traveling outside the island all this to keep the craftsmanship a secret. For centuries, Venice had a monopoly on high quality glassmaking, but like all things, it did not last. Today, Murano is still home to the authentic and ancient glassmaking craftsmanship and its history is displayed at the Museo Del Vetro or the Murano Glass Museum, dating from Egyptian times until today. Giudecca, the Peaceful Island Coined by travelers as the peaceful island, Giudecca is an island situated directly in front of Venice. You may be wondering why it is called the peaceful island, that is because it is often overlooked by travelers. That is why, if you want to explore Venice minus the crowd, then this place is surely what you are looking for. Originally characterized by palazzos and gardens, the island transformed in the 1900's into an industrial shipyard, and from then on became a quiet residential neighborhood, resulting in a wide variety of beautiful buildings, from time-honored buildings, to more modern ones. Burano, the Island of Colors The colors of Burano is the reason why so many tourists are attracted to the island. It is in fact really intriguing yet beautiful as the various colors of the houses reflect into the green waters of the lagoon, along with its leaning bell tower. The colors however, are not random, they follow a specific system that can be dated back to the golden age, and if you actually want to paint your house, you have to submit a request to the Venetian government that will respond by telling you the colors allowed for your lot. Aside from these bright colors, another thing to be excited for when visiting Burano are the original Burano laces that are delicately handcrafted by the people of the island, mostly by the elderlies. If you’re in doubt and waiting for a sign to get aboard on the next Kosher riverboat cruises, well, here’s your sign. Go forth and enjoy la dolce vita in Italia.
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