If you’re on the lookout for colorful places to explore on each trip you embark on, Italy won’t leave you disappointed. Burano is often hailed as one the most colorful island in the world, and it’s one of the must-see attractions of the Venetian Lagoon.
Venice is one of Italy’s must-see cities, and it’s surrounded by many tiny islands, each one unique in its own right. Burano is definitely a stand-out thanks to its brightly colored homes, but how did it become one of Italy’s most vibrant spots?
One legend has it that fishermen living in Burano painted their homes with identifying colors so they could recognize them from the distance, even in the thickest fog. According to another, the various colors of the houses were meant to identify the different families living on the tiny island.
Whatever the truth may be, the brightly painted homes put Burano on the map, and there’s a well-developed system for painting them. It’s now impossible to paint your home without sending a request to the government and waiting to get approval with a specifically assigned color.
Burano is one of the most popular day-trip destinations to visit from Venice, and it takes just 45 minutes to reach it by water bus. In addition to being known for its colorful homes, this tiny island is also famous for its long lacemaking tradition.