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Typical Fine Crafts: Up and Down the Bridges in Secret Venice

Venice is famous throughout the world not only for its canals, historic monuments and Carnival, but also for its extraordinary craft traditions. The artisan workshops of excellence are the heartbeat of a tradition that has been handed down for centuries, offering locals and visitors alike the opportunity to immerse themselves in the authenticity and fineness of Venetian crafts. In every hidden corner of “La Serenissima” there are small workshops where time seems to stand still, where manual skill and the love for one’s craft take shape in unique creations: antique glasswork, workshops for jewelry, paper, wood and Venetian masks, skilled makers of fine lace, innovative boutiques and artists who create contemporary design accessories. It is worth your while to get off the beaten track and venture into this beating heart of creativity and craftsmanship, with over 100 traditional craft workshops preserving and upholding the more than one thousand years of Venetian history.
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Glassmaking: the legend of Murano

The glassworks on the famous island of Murano are the true workshops of an art handed down from one generation to the next for centuries. Here you can witness the magic of creation, with glass coming to life right before your eyes. The expert hands of the glassmakers shape the molten glass into incredible forms, creating pieces ranging from lamps to sculptures, decorative objects and jewelry.

Woodworking: history and innovation in Venetian craftsmanship

The woodworking shops creating furniture and other wooden objects are mostly concentrated in the San Polo district. Here the master craftsmen employ techniques that date back to the Renaissance, using fine woods such as cherry, walnut and oak. Each piece is unique, handmade with precision and passion, and is often decorated with complex inlays telling stories of the sea, traditions and ties with the area.

Silk and Fabric: The Beauty of Venetian Embroidery

Venice is famous for its traditional production of silk fabrics and for its fine embroidery work, which is the foundation for many Carnival costumes and the sumptuous robes of the historic Venetian nobility. Venetian embroidery in particular uses sophisticated refined techniques, and it stands out for the precise beauty of its patterns and motifs.

Carnival Masks: an Icon of Venice

Mask makers’ workshops are among the most fascinating and colorful to be found in the city. These skilled artisans are renowned for their handmade masks created from papier-mâché, leather and fabric. The masks are decorated with spectacular details and symbols based on Venetian history and culture, from the elaborate “Bauta,” with its unmistakable white appearance, to the “Moretta” and the “Volto.”

We look forward to welcoming you to Venice!

Locanda Ca’ Lucrezia is a stone’s throw from Santa Lucia train station. We will be happy to welcome you to our tiny hotel. Your tourist tax will exempt you from the day-tripper access fee.

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