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Island of Burano

Venetian Lagoon, Venice, Northern Italy

Featured Review : 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),...See Full Review

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Island of Burano Reviews

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  • 5 out of 5 stars by Zhebiton from Moscow, Moskva, Russia
  • November 30, 2010
Great
Quote: Burano is a small island near Venice. Get to it easily. To do this, take the vaporetto, which departs from the pier Fundamento Nuovo in the north of Venice.Way between the islands is about 35 minutes.The first time you come to the island on a clear... Read the full Island of Burano review

From journal The Souls of Venice

Afternoon at Burano

  • 4 out of 5 stars by bridgettesb from Boston, Massachusetts
  • January 16, 2006
Quote: What a wonderful island! Please go here. It is so colorful and calm. Take a water taxi out here and get lunch. Enjoy the island; it is really amazing that people live here. What a unique place to call home!

From journal Italy

Afternoon at Burano

  • 5 out of 5 stars by samer_k from plano, Texas
  • March 15, 2005
Quote: We took a boat and spent about 3 hours there. It is a tiny island, and sure, you can buy some souvenirs. We had lunch in their small town square, walked, had some gelati, and walked around the mini-canals and admired the multi-colored homes.

From journal Canals of Venice

Burano

  • 5 out of 5 stars by akakd from , Arizona
  • August 30, 2003
Burano
Quote: The Island of Burano, approximately 45 minutes from Venice via water taxi or vaporetto (water bus), is well worth a visit. Known for its brightly colored houses & for its lace, Burano is a treat for the senses. Vibrant color is everywhere, Italian... Read the full Island of Burano review

From journal Vexing Venice

Burano Island

  • 4 out of 5 stars by zax1 from clinton townshio, Michigan
  • April 16, 2002
Burano Island
Quote: Burano Island is a very plesant trip on the large public boats you can catch at Zaccharia (San Marco). Burano is different than the other islands in that all the houses and business are very colorfully painted. Legend has it that the owners... Read the full Island of Burano review

From journal Venice Italy in July

Burano, the colorful island

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Shetraveler from Campbell, California
  • July 10, 2001
Burano, the colorful island
Quote: After dealing with the madness of St. Mark's Square and the crowds on the Accademia Bridge, slow down and treat yourself to a short day trip to the charming little island of Burano. 40 minutes by Vaporetto into the Lagoon, this tiny island was once... Read the full Island of Burano review

From journal The "Wander" and Wonder of Venice

Lunch on the Island of Burano

  • 4 out of 5 stars by millsy99 from Knoxville, Tennessee
  • July 5, 2001
Lunch on the Island of Burano
Quote: Burano is one of the nearby Venetian islands known for its very colorful houses. It is also a fishing village which has wonderful seafood at several different quaint restaurants. You can reach Burano by taking the No. 12 steamer from the... Read the full Island of Burano review

From journal VENICE: Expensive Enchantment

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Burano, the colorful island

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Anne-Marie from Vienna, Virginia
  • April 23, 2001
Burano, the colorful island
Quote: 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... Read the full Island of Burano review

From journal Venice in the Spring