Burano Island, Venice Tourist information includes information on how to get to Burano, lace-making and fishing village with it's multi-colored houses, and the three-island boat tour of the Venetian lagoon.
Information on Islands of Venice
The Island of Burano is the most picturesque of Venetian Island of the Lagoon. Famous for its lace-making industry, the pretty fishing village has its streets and canals lined by pastel coloured houses.
A museum celebrating the history of lace-making on the island is open from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am until 4 pm. Nowadays, cheap imports from China and other countries have infiltrated the market, so you need to choose with care and discretion which pieces you buy.
How to get to Burano:
• Public Transportation: To get to the Island of Burano take # 12 water-bus from Fondamenta Nuove or the # 14 from San Zaccaria near St Marks.
• Three-Island Boat Tour, Venice
• Private Boat tour of the Lagoon & Venice
