Venetian lagoon.
A micro archipelago as a small island.
An islet made of five minor islets with fourth canals connected by several bridges.
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An islet of lined colorful fishermen houses, rainbow-like tiny lanes and alleys,
with outside, drying laundry on the Mediterranean sun as lively theatrical decoration
and dramatically leaning bell-tower of the San Martino Church.
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An islet of vivid simplicity as a contrast to nearby monumental aristocratic Venice,
with an energetic atmosphere of the small tight-knit Italian community and coherently expressive Italian
culture “in situ“.
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Burano, the joyful secret of the Populi Veneti and the bursting paradise of artistic happiness.
Where is Burano: Burano island is 7 km north of Venice. From Venice to Burano you can take a 40-minute scenic drive by “vaporetto” or waterbus number 12. The ferry from Venice to Burano departs every half hour from Fondament Nove in Venice.
Burano and Venice are a 4-hour drive from Florence and Tuscany. Read how I made my Perfect Road Trip to Tuscany.
What to see in Burano: The Lace Museum. Burano island in Venice lagoon is famous for its lace-making tradition.
![Burano: An Arty Islet in the Venetian Lagoon 1 Colourful houses on Burano](https://www.worldtravelconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Burano_Italy-1024x768.jpg.webp)
Lined colorful houses of Burano, Italy
![Burano: An Arty Islet in the Venetian Lagoon 2 Burano](https://www.worldtravelconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Burano-1024x768.jpg.webp)
Outside drying laundry as house decoration
![Burano: An Arty Islet in the Venetian Lagoon 3 colourful houses](https://www.worldtravelconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Burano_Venice_Italia-1024x768.jpg.webp)
Brightly painted houses next to the channel make a unique arty atmosphere
![Burano: An Arty Islet in the Venetian Lagoon 4 Burano](https://www.worldtravelconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Burano_Italia-1024x768.jpg.webp)
Small, simple and romantic bridge crossing the channel and connecting alleys
![Burano: An Arty Islet in the Venetian Lagoon 5 San Martino church](https://www.worldtravelconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Burano_Venice-1024x768.jpg.webp)
Leaning bell-tower of the San Martino Church
![Burano: An Arty Islet in the Venetian Lagoon 6 Burano, Venice](https://www.worldtravelconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Burano_Venice_Italy-1024x870.jpg.webp)
Can you feel the small tight-knit Italian community atmosphere?
![Burano: An Arty Islet in the Venetian Lagoon 7 Italy](https://www.worldtravelconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Burano-1-1024x772.jpg.webp)
A random scene, seen in an alley on the islet
![Burano: An Arty Islet in the Venetian Lagoon 8 Venetian lagoon](https://www.worldtravelconnector.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Burano_Sea-1024x769.jpg.webp)
Sea of the Venetian lagoon
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Tom @ Adventurous Travels
Tuesday 21st of February 2017
I had no idea Burano existed when I visited Venice - I almost skipped it by mistake. And it was so amazing! Venice was the most overcrowded city I've ever seen - it seemed there were no locals there, as if it was purposely made just for tourists. Such a shame that it's been damaged by extensive tourism. But Burano was different - more authentic and so unique - the colorful houses were incredible! Great post and photos!