Burano, Venice: 12 reasons to visit the world's most colourful island
From lacemaking to a leaning tower, these photos will make you want to visit Burano
Italy is home to some of the world's most beautiful holiday destinations and Burano, Venice is proof that your next trip abroad should be to this gorgeous pocket of Europe.
Part of the Venetian Lagoon and just a few miles from the city of Venice, Burano is perfect for exploring on a boutique Venice cruise. Its colourful buildings attract visitors far and wide to stroll its photogenic streets and snap photos of its unique beauty.
Once you arrive on the picturesque island, you can explore its lacemaking traditions, visit Burano's leaning tower and see if you can spot the most colourful house of them all.
A romantic addition to a trip to Italy where you can easily travel from Venice to Burano, this brightly-hued spot is a must-see for an alternative to the crowded squares of the centre of Venice and watching local life. You might see fishermen tending to their boats, the residents playing cards or worshippers heading to the church when the bell rings - the island is a true delight.
See how beautiful Burano, Venice really is by browsing these 12 photos of the island as you read our compact guide to Burano, Italy's most colourful island.
The island of Burano, Venice is part of the Venetian Lagoon in northern Italy
It's one of a number of islands in the Lagoon, including Murano and Torcello
Travelling from Venice to Burano takes around 45 minutes on the vaporetto (water bus)
Famous for its bright fisherman's cottages, Burano is one of the most colourful places on Earth
It's known for its lacework and you may spot local ladies in the sun chatting with friends as they make Burano lace
Burano has its own leaning tower in the form of the bell tower of the Church of San Martino
Galuppi Square is where you can admire Burano lace from the shop windows
Typical Burano houses are square-shaped and divided into two or three floors
Legend says the houses of Burano were painted in bright colours so that fishermen could find their way home when it was foggy
Burano lace comes in elegant white or creations that are just as colourful as their surroundings
Some of the best things to do in Burano include visiting the Lace Museum and strolling Piazza Galuppi
The most colourful house in Burano is Bepi's House
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