the secret:
The Art on Fuoco Vivo
The furnace opens to the public only on the first and last Wednesday of each month - a rare chance to step inside and witness the magic of mosaic-making up close, but it's so worth it! visit@orsoni.com
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The last historic glass furnace still active in Venice, Fornace Orsoni has been crafting breathtaking mosaics since 1888. Its rich, vibrant glass tiles have adorned iconic landmarks worldwide—from the spires of the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona to the pagoda of the Grand Palace in Thailand. Hidden away in the Cannaregio district, this living piece of history continues to keep Venetian craftsmanship alive.

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