Burano, Inhabited island in Venetian Lagoon, Italy
The small island features a network of canals lined with houses painted in bright blues, pinks, yellows, and other vivid colors throughout its streets.
The island's development as a fishing settlement traces back to the 6th century when residents from mainland Altino sought refuge from barbarian invasions.
Local women maintain the centuries-old tradition of creating intricate lace pieces using needles and thread, following patterns passed down through generations.
The island connects to Venice through regular vaporetto water bus services, with lines 12 departing from Fondamente Nove terminal every thirty minutes.
The government maintains strict regulations regarding house colors, requiring residents to submit formal requests when they want to paint their buildings.
Location: Venice
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
GPS coordinates: 45.48556,12.41750
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:34
Venice offers multiple photo opportunities. The Rialto spans the Grand Canal while houses in Burano display different colors. St Mark's Square presents the Byzantine basilica, campanile and Doge's Palace. The Bridge of Sighs connects the palace to the prison. The islands of Murano and Torcello feature glasswork and historical monuments.
Venice is naturally suited for romantic getaways, with its winding canals, historic palaces, and squares full of history. This selection gathers places that make the city so popular among couples: Saint Mark's Square with its basilica and campanile, the Bridge of Sighs where tradition invites you to kiss in a gondola, or the quays of Fondamenta delle Zattere stretching along the Giudecca Canal. The Grand Canal, the main artery measuring 3.8 kilometers long, reveals 170 palaces built between the 13th and 18th centuries. This collection also includes characterful accommodations set within authentic Venetian residences. The Gritti Palace occupies a 15th-century palace overlooking the Grand Canal, while Ca' Bonfadini features its frescoed salons in the Cannaregio district. To extend your stay, the La Fenice Theatre offers opera performances in a restored 18th-century setting after the 1996 fire. San Giorgio Maggiore island, accessible by vaporetto, allows you to view the city from its campanile with an unobstructed perspective over the urban area.
Torcello Cathedral
1.4 km
Santa Fosca
1.4 km
Pont du Diable
1.3 km
Lazzaretto Nuovo
4 km
San Martino
183 m
Burano Lace Museum
132 m
Fort Treporti
3.7 km
Chiesa della Santissima Trinità
3.8 km
Sant'Antonio
1.1 km
Monastery of San Tommaso dei Borgognoni
1.1 km
Chiesa dei Santi Pietro e Caterina
928 m
Ex-église Santa Maria delle Grazie
197 m
Museo provinciale di Torcello
1.4 km
Ponte dei Tre Ponti (Burano)
163 m
Litorale Sant Erasmo
3.3 km
Campanile of San Martino
163 m
Ponte Terranova
251 m
Ponte de le Capuccine
152 m
Saint John the Evangelist Abbey
1.1 km
Venetian lagoon
2.2 km
Ponte Pontinello
140 m
Ponte San Mauro
35 m
Ponte Santi
211 m
Ponte Santa Maria
1.4 km
Ponte del Diavolo
1.3 km
Ponte Assassini
90 m
Ponte longo
359 m
Ponte Vigna
219 mReviews
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