Islands of Burano

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Number of Islands 4
Population as of 2011 2658

This article contains information about the islands of Burano.

For the individual islands that make up Burano see San Maurizio, San Martino, Terranova, Giudecca

Lido

Burano is one of the eight Major Lagoon Islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It is located in the far north of the lagoon near Mazzorbo and Torcello. The island is famous for its ancient lace making industry which is displayed in the Museo del Merletto. Burano is also famous for its brightly colored house than line the canals. It is one of the most densly populated islands outside of the main city center of Venice.

See Also

Islands

Lagoon Islands

Lagoon

Bibliography

https://www.zotero.org/groups/island_bibliography/items/tag/Lido

External Links

http://islands.veniceprojectcenter.org/index.html?Numero=601