It was kept this way going forward since these colorful houses have become a part of the island’s identity and allure.īut, the homeowners must abide by certain rules when painting their houses. It became tradition to paint the houses in various colors. In reality, the colors were used to set boundaries between properties. So, what’s the story behind the multi-colored houses? The more interesting story, though believed to be a myth, was that the fishermen painted their houses in varied, bright colors so they could identify them from a distance amidst the thick fog and during dark hours. But, these colorful houses sure did wonders despite the lack of sunshine. They immediately tried to pick their favorite house colors. We were here during late November and it was very cloudy. My kids were amazed and in disbelief as soon as they saw the rainbow rows.
They’re as remarkable and vivid as I remembered them. This was our first glimpse of Burano’s colorful houses on this trip. It made for a charming and picturesque scene to see these houses’ reflection on the canals lined with small boats. Burano is mainly known for its colorful houses, its food and its lace products.īurano actually has four separate islands that were separated by canals and connected by small bridges. On some summer days, it’s quite possible that tourists outnumber the residents. There are only about 3,000 residents on the island today. They named their island settlements after the six doors from their city and Burano was from “Porta Boreana” which was the northern one. Burano was one of the settlements established by the Roman city of Altino’s residents who were trying to escape from the barbarians’ invasion. The island of Burano is about a 40-minute vaporetto ride from Venice situated on the lagoon’s northern area.
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We were lucky enough to return last year for a longer period, on a self-guided tour and this time, with the kids in tow. Unfortunately, we only had a couple of hours here at almost dusk. Burano was the last island we visited and was our favorite. We were here during a multi-island tour that included Murano and Torcello. I fell in love with this island the first time I visited with my husband a few years ago and have longed to return. The Italian island of Burano off the coast of the Venetian lagoon is one of the most colorful places in the world.
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