Sights · Our pick in Venice
Burano
Painted houses and lace
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Image courtesy of © Marco Ober · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Burano
Burano is a fishing island in the northern lagoon, known for its brightly painted houses and its lace; a footbridge links it to Mazzorbo and the Venissa vineyard.
Why it's on our list
- Painted houses
- Lace
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Burano before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Burano are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Walking times assume about 80 metres a minute, so real routes take a little longer.
Nearest waterbus stops
- Burano (A)9300 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Marco Polo Airport6.2 km
- The Doge’s Palace8.3 km
- The Rialto Bridge8.3 km
- St Mark’s Basilica8.3 km
- La Fenice8.7 km
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection9.0 km
- The Accademia9.2 km
Main railway stations
- Venezia Santa Lucia9.0 km