Overview
A small island in the northern Venetian lagoon, Burano is famous for fishermen's houses painted in vivid reds, blues, yellows, and pinks - colors chosen so sailors could spot their homes through the fog. Burano lace, world-renowned since the 16th century, can be admired at the Lace Museum. The leaning San Martino bell tower rises about 53m, and sampling a local buranelli butter cookie with espresso is a treat. Free to visit. About 45 minutes on Vaporetto Line 12 from Fondamente Nove.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (shops 10:00-18:00)
Travel Tips
Arrive in late afternoon for sunset photos of the colorful houses. Pair with Murano for an efficient one-day lagoon tour.
Hotels near Burano Island
Hotels and guesthouses in Venice, Burano, Venice Lagoon
Other attractions in Venice
Piazza San Marco
The heart of Venice, a beautiful square framed by St. Mark's Basilica and its Campanile.
Rialto Bridge
Venice's iconic stone bridge spanning the Grand Canal.
Dorsoduro & Gallerie dell'Accademia
Venice's treasury of Renaissance painting, filled with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, and Tintoretto.
Doge's Palace
The ornate Gothic palace of the Doges, the rulers of the Venetian Republic.
Bridge of Sighs
A 17th-century Baroque bridge connecting the Doge's Palace to the old prison.
Murano Island
The 1,000-year heart of Venetian glassmaking.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
A Grand Canal museum filled with masterpieces of 20th-century modern art.