Burano, the colorful Island: a paradise for the photographers.
Burano
The island of Burano is considered the home of the Venetian lace and it’s very famous due to its colored buildings.
The boat to reach it from Venice takes only 40 minutes and it always don’t seem to be so long because the view is quite interesting.
If you have heard about Burano, the one thing you will have taken away is the vibrancy of its buildings.
Fuchsia, Yellow, Green, Blue houses are located along the canal and cobbled streets.
In fact, the reason for that are not only aesthetic: the fishermen used to color in this way the buildings in order to recognize their home while coming back from a long day on the water.
Moreover, the colors follow a system that is specific to each group of houses. If some citizens would like to change the color, he must ask the permission to the government.
After fishing, lacemaking is Burano’s biggest money maker. In fact, it’s a 1500s tradition. The Old School where the art was learnt is now a museum and it’s worth a visit.
Things to see or do in Burano
On the top of the list, you can make a stroll around Piazza Galuppi. In fact, in this unique square in Burano it’s full of fish restaurants and shops.
Secondly, seeing the leaning tower from the bottom. It’s quite like Pisa.
The perfect spot for taking romatic photographs is Three Bridges. This wooden bridge connects three canals and three beautiful streets of Burano. All of them are worth a stroll.
I suggest to take shots during the blue hour, so at sunset, or early in the morning where there are no tourists.
In fact, during the day finding a way to take a beautiful capture isn’t easy considering all the people visiting the island.
Another thing you can see is the Old Fish Market, also called Pescaria Vecia as well as Campo della Pescheria.
The first one is perfect for couple to take a rest and enjoy a glass of wine and the landscape at the same time.
Last tip: Burano is picturesque all year long so there is no a best period to stroll around. You have to see how it changes during the seasons.
If you need other informations, don’t hesitate to write me.
56 Comments
Inka
Stunning colours! I wonder if this will be the next town in Italy ruined by Instagrammers…
dagniee
I was wondering the same. I hope not 🙂
Charlotte & David
Wow, so beautiful, such vivid colours! 🙂
dagniee
It’s so stunning even with the fog 🙂
eli
I’ve always dreamed of seeing the colorful houses of Burano. Beautiful pictures and I love the way you describe them
dagniee
Much appreciated Eli 🙂
Nicola
I remember Burano as one of my favourite places when I went to Italy for the first time aged 15 but I haven’t been back since. What I remember are all those beautiful colourful houses! I don’t remember the fish market but it sounds great and the leaning church looks interesting as well. Your pictures are fantastic.
dagniee
Thanks Nicola. The fish market takes place just once a week so it’s so rare to see it. That’s why you probably don’t remember about it.
Victoria
I’m having visions of IG “influencers” in flowy maxi dresses posing all over this colourful town! LOL. I’ve never been to Italy but I’d love to visit this pretty location!
dagniee
Haha only in Burano? I think all over the World nowadays.
It’s worth a visit 🙂
David
I’ve never heard of Burano but it looks typically Italian. The streets look just like the types of street all over Instagram – so colourful. I’ll have to visit when I get round to visiting Venice
dagniee
Sure, you have to. It’s worth a visit and it’s small so it takes only a couple of hours to visit it.
Marquita
The colorful homes reminds me of Latin America. But that is so cool the fisherman painted their homes to see the difference when returning in fog. Also great notes in where to take photography.
dagniee
I’m glad to hear that you love the tips 🙂
Bhadrajith
Interesting, just like a color picker. Thanks for sharing this.
dagniee
Thanks
Heather Sears
Beautiful pictures and it looks so serene here!
dagniee
Yep, the life goes on so slow in here and people have no hurry at all. It’s very nice
Joella
I have been to Venice but not Burano. The colors of this place are incredible and I think I will take my daughter here instead of Venice when we visit.
dagniee
My suggestion is to visit both because Burano is so small that in a couple of hours you visit it 🙂
Lauren Korstrom
Aw I read this just after I got up this morning! I love the colours! So cheerful and fun! I cant imagine living there but it would be cool!
dagniee
Thanks Lauren, I really appreciate your love!
Amy Aberasturi
I photographed the Venice area in the 1980’s and it appears to be as colorful as ever. I remember that the “lace town”. It was part of a 3 town tour of local crafts.
dagniee
Hi Amy, I hope it still the same and it will remain the same for a long time 🙂
megan
Beautiful buildings! I would love to go to Italy one day!
dagniee
Hello Mega, Burano has wonderful facades as well as Venice 🙂
Nina
Wow, those colours are just incredible.
dagniee
Too kind Nina
loudy
Im so in love with those colorful houses!!! so beautiful. Great post and thanks for sharing you motivated me to go ND VISIT
dagniee
Burano is worth a visit 🙂
Michelle
Fantastic photos! I love colorful places like this. I do hear more and more about the islands around Venice, which makes me wonder if they’re still off the beaten path…
dagniee
Hey Michelle, these islands are always full of tourist, except for the first morning. In that part of the day, people always sleep
Jessica
Your photographs look amazing! I look forward to photographing this part of the world. Wow. Just beautiful.
dagniee
Much appreciated Jessica
Marvi
Love the colourful houses in Burano.. So interesting to know about its origin on how it came to be.. Good to know they still maintains it up until now.. 🙂
dagniee
Thanks Marvi, I’m happy to heard that you love authentic place like this
Thatsmeonline
I absolutely love Burano! I’m from Austria and it’s only a 2,5 hour drive to Venice. I go there as often as I can.
Love,
Claudia
http://thatsmeonline.net
dagniee
Claudia, that’s good to heard 🙂
Tony G
Super nice! I live in Italy (Milan) and I’ve been to Venezia before, but I’ve never heard of this island. I am an island lover, so I think that I will to have to give it a visit!
dagniee
No, you have to visit Burano Tony. It’s so nice 🙂
Ntensibe Edgar Michael
Bbbeeeaaauuuttttiiifffuuuullllllll! So colourful.
dagniee
Thanks so much 🙂
Geraline Batarra
I haven’t been to Burano but with this such great review, I would definitely love to visit this amazing place. Great color combination on their structure and awesome architecture.
dagniee
It’s well known for the colours and the architecture 🙂
Jeannine
I love this post. These colourful housed made me smile, and I love the reason behind the colours. I haven’t heard of Burano before, but seeing this, i just know i need to visit. I would love to photograph there, looks amazing, thank you
dagniee
Thanks Jeannine 🙂
Sarah
Beautiful photos, I have to admit I had never heard of Burano before but it looks amazing. Guess it’s time to plan another trip to Italy.
dagniee
You should visit it 🙂
Bushra
Wow, just amazing. Your pictures are so beyond words
dagniee
Your words are very important to me
aisasami
I just love Italy with those brightly painted buildings and the canals. You capture it so well and so beautifully!
dagniee
Much appreciated
Marcella
I just came back from a few days in Venice with a visit to the island of Burano. It turned out to be my favourite place there. Busy busy and hard to take photographs without too many people on but with a bit of patience I managed (for a future post as well). Your photos look really great too! Love the reflections in the little canals! Thanks for bringing me back today 🙂
Marcella
dagniee
Hello Marcella! Thanks a lot, I know how hard it is but it’s worth it 🙂 I can’t wait to see your post as well!
Diana
Burano was the one place I missed on my travels. Thank you for the pictures & the post. I so desperately want to go back!
dagniee
You will have of course the opportunity to visit it one day! And you will love it 🙂