Burano Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Sun, 18 Dec 2022 07:27:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Burano Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Burano is Italy’s Brightly-Colored Paradise https://travelerdreams.com/burano-is-italys-brightly-colored-paradise/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:19:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=21596 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emilio […]

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]]> 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.

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]]> The Top 3 Islands To Visit Around Venice, Italy https://travelerdreams.com/the-top-3-islands-to-visit-around-venice-italy/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:25:41 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=10111 Venice is the Italian city that never seems to leave the Renaissance era. This city, which is made of islands and floating palazzos, is one of the most unique destinations in the world. No trip to the city is complete without a tour of the surrounding islands. There are three all visitors must visit. Burano […]

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]]> Venice is the Italian city that never seems to leave the Renaissance era. This city, which is made of islands and floating palazzos, is one of the most unique destinations in the world. No trip to the city is complete without a tour of the surrounding islands. There are three all visitors must visit.

Burano

This picturesque island is known for two things—vibrant colors and lace. Primarily a fishing island, each of the homes on it are painted in bright colors like pink, blue, and green. Besides fishing, the residents are known for their lace industry. Designers from around the world purchase this intricately-made lace to be used in their designs. 

Murano

Like Burano, Murano is known for its artisans—but instead of lace, they make glass. For hundreds of years, glassblowers have honed their skills and are now known as the best in the world. The Museo del Vetro is worth a visit to learn all about the history of glassmaking on the island.

San Michele

Between the islands of Venice and Murano is San Michele, which is the cemetery island. This island has been used as a burial ground by the Catholic Church for centuries. A walk amongst the island and a tour of the headstones belonging to famous historical figures is a good way to end your island tour.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> Burano Archives - Traveler Dreams Traveler Dreams Sun, 18 Dec 2022 07:27:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 https://travelerdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Burano Archives - Traveler Dreams 32 32 Burano is Italy’s Brightly-Colored Paradise https://travelerdreams.com/burano-is-italys-brightly-colored-paradise/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 08:19:00 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=21596 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. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Emilio […]

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]]> 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.

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]]> The Top 3 Islands To Visit Around Venice, Italy https://travelerdreams.com/the-top-3-islands-to-visit-around-venice-italy/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 06:25:41 +0000 https://travelerdreams.com/?p=10111 Venice is the Italian city that never seems to leave the Renaissance era. This city, which is made of islands and floating palazzos, is one of the most unique destinations in the world. No trip to the city is complete without a tour of the surrounding islands. There are three all visitors must visit. Burano […]

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]]> Venice is the Italian city that never seems to leave the Renaissance era. This city, which is made of islands and floating palazzos, is one of the most unique destinations in the world. No trip to the city is complete without a tour of the surrounding islands. There are three all visitors must visit.

Burano

This picturesque island is known for two things—vibrant colors and lace. Primarily a fishing island, each of the homes on it are painted in bright colors like pink, blue, and green. Besides fishing, the residents are known for their lace industry. Designers from around the world purchase this intricately-made lace to be used in their designs. 

Murano

Like Burano, Murano is known for its artisans—but instead of lace, they make glass. For hundreds of years, glassblowers have honed their skills and are now known as the best in the world. The Museo del Vetro is worth a visit to learn all about the history of glassmaking on the island.

San Michele

Between the islands of Venice and Murano is San Michele, which is the cemetery island. This island has been used as a burial ground by the Catholic Church for centuries. A walk amongst the island and a tour of the headstones belonging to famous historical figures is a good way to end your island tour.

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