The craft of glass blowing was practised in Venice before the 10th century.
Venetian glassware is revered around the globe for its exquisite precision and stunning colour combinations. The craft of glass blowing was practised in Venice before the 10th century. When the increased temperature of the glass kilns threatened the wood-crafted structures of Venice, the government chose to relocate the entire sector to Murano island, which was in the Venetian lagoon.