Scenic route
Grand Canal
Venice, Italy
Venice's main waterway, lined with palaces, best seen from a public water bus.
Island · Italy · Veneto
Burano
A lagoon island of brightly painted houses and handmade lace.
about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Burano matters
Burano is a fisherman's island where every house is painted a different bright colour. Streets are narrow, laundry hangs across canals and lace-makers have worked here for centuries. It is a very photogenic, relaxed place, and a lunch of fresh fish suits the mood.
Talking points
- The houses are painted vivid colours.
- The island is known for lace-making.
- A vaporetto takes about forty minutes from the city.
- Tour groups arrive midday; come early or late.
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