Burano Island is a beautiful island in the Venetian lagoon which could technically be called a connected archipelago of four islands linked by bridges.
Situated near Torcello Island, Burano has much to offer tourists on their enchanting trip to Venice.
Choose from a lovely range of villas in the Venice area and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime in this unique marine city!
Spend an exciting day trip here and gaze upon the vibrantly coloured houses scattered all over Burano. Quaint little canals that meander around the island reflect the bright colours of blues, pinks, yellows and greens painted on the neatly lined house which makes it look like something out of a fairy tale!
Situated near Torcello Island, Burano has much to offer tourists on their enchanting trip to Venice.
Choose from a lovely range of villas in the Venice area and enjoy the vacation of a lifetime in this unique marine city!
Spend an exciting day trip here and gaze upon the vibrantly coloured houses scattered all over Burano. Quaint little canals that meander around the island reflect the bright colours of blues, pinks, yellows and greens painted on the neatly lined house which makes it look like something out of a fairy tale!
Burano Island is renowned as being one of the most colourful places in the world to visit as well for it’s intricately weaved lace. Stroll around Piazza Galuppi which is lined with little lace shops. They are mostly owned by old women who have made their living from selling their lace creations.
Learn about the history of this delicate skill from the fascinating Museo del Merletto, a lace museum situated on Galuppi square.
Every Wednesday morning a lively market takes place selling delicious fresh fish, home made crafts, Venetian masks and the famous Murano glass which hails from a nearby island in the Venice lagoon.
Learn about the history of this delicate skill from the fascinating Museo del Merletto, a lace museum situated on Galuppi square.
Every Wednesday morning a lively market takes place selling delicious fresh fish, home made crafts, Venetian masks and the famous Murano glass which hails from a nearby island in the Venice lagoon.
Visit the most brightly coloured house on Burano Island which is called ‘La Casa di Bepi Suà’ which is the House of Joseph Sweaty.
Legend says that Burano fishermen long ago painted their houses bright colours so they could spot them from far away when they were fishing offshore.
A day trip to Burano Island would be a splendid way to soak up lots of rich Venetian culture so be sure to have your camera at the ready!
Legend says that Burano fishermen long ago painted their houses bright colours so they could spot them from far away when they were fishing offshore.
A day trip to Burano Island would be a splendid way to soak up lots of rich Venetian culture so be sure to have your camera at the ready!
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picture 1: Unofeld781 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
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picture 1: Unofeld781 / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Saffron_Blaze / CC BY-SA 3.0;
