Description: For a change of pace, take Vaporetto #41 or #52 to Fondamento Nuove or Murano Faro then change to Vaporetto #12 to Burano. From Fondamenta Nuove, the trip takes 45'on Vaporetto #12. From Murano Faro (not Murano Colonna), it takes 35'. The trip which is not scenic at all, is made in larger vaporetto with very limited outside deck. Vaporetto #12 continues on to Torcello.
In Burano, you will not find the elaborate architecture of Venice but instead, the simple yet colorful houses will win your heart. A long time ago, to help fishermen spot their homes from afar, all the houses were painted in bright colors. Today, the tradition continues. Burano is a real heaven for photographers. Every corner, especially the back streets & alleys, is a photo op.
A short walk from the vaporetto, you will arrive at a canal lined with lace and souvenirs stores. We found that prices are lower here than in Venice and Murano for both laces and small pieces of glass.
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