Burano: a town in northern Italy by Arunas Travel Photography Sunday, December 24, 2017 - 1

Burano is a small archipelago of four islands, located in the northern part of the Venetian lagoon, Italy.

Fiver interesting facts about Burano:

• It was founded between the 5th and 6th century by the people of the roman town of Altino.
• The name "Burano" arise from "Porta Boreana", the northern door of the city.
• It is very famous for its lace-making and for its brightly-coloured fishermen's houses.
• If someone wishes to paint their house, an application must be submitted to the government and it must fit with the town's scheme.

• The island's church, Chiesa di San Martino Vescovo, has its 53 m leaning campanile.

Colourfully painted houses, Burano, Italy

Colourfully painted houses, Burano, Italy

The colour Green, Burano, Italy

The colour Blue, Burano, Italy

The colour Yellow, Burano, Italy

The colour Orange, Burano, Italy

The colour Red, Burano, Italy

The colour Brown, Burano, Italy

The colour Olive, Burano, Italy

The colour Pink, Burano, Italy

Colourfully painted houses, Burano, Italy

Canal, Burano, Italy

Canal, Burano, Italy

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