Burano is an island in the Northern Venetian Lagoon, just 40 minutes away from Venice by boat.

Burano is an old fishing village, and the fishing traditions of Burano date back to Roman time.

The island is famous for the art of lace making and its bright multicolored houses.

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The colors of these houses, it is said, have been with the families for centuries.

Sources:Wikipedia,Isola di Burano,Smithsonian

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