We didn't have to worry about the weather in Italy, because it was warm and sunny everyday! We never needed more than a light jacket, and you'll see on future {Trip Reports}, I was even in sundresses a few days. Burano is so small, it's really just a day-trip, but the town is so charming, it deserves it's own post.
It's a quick and easy trip from Venice to the island of Burano. Using the same vaporetto pass as is needed to get around Venice, board the #12 boat for the 30-minute ride. The boat will stop at Murano first, known for it's blown-glass, but we stayed on, and continued to Burano.
Burano is famous for the centuries-old lacemaking. But I loved it for the rows of brightly colored homes, lining small channels. Each one is painted a different vibrant color, but all have the same dark green shutters. If an owner wishes to repaint, they have to request it through the government, who then tells them what colors are permitted for their lot. Talk about Homeowners Association!
Just like Venice, there are no streets or cars. There's not even a public boat system, which isn't a problem because the entire island can be walked in an hour.
We tried to decide which color we'd want if we had our own little row house. I'm leaning towards pink, but the Mister has a thing for
The main canal has a few shops and restaurants, along with some souvenir carts, but that's about it!
No, this isn't Pisa, nor is the picture crooked....this tower really leans.
While on Burano, we did what we do best....wander around and eat.
This was the day I finally felt like myself again...can you tell I'm pretty excited? And high on sugar.
{Where We Ate}
Da Romano is supposed to be beyond amazing...
Anthony Bourdain said so on one of his shows anyway.
But we didn't eat there.
It's closed Monday.
The day we were there.
I guess they didn't realize we'd traveled half-way across the country for them.
So we ate at the cutest little place on the other side of the canal.
It was the best lasagna of my life.
It also didn't appear to have a name, so we took a picture.
It's the only spot on the island with a green and white striped awning.
If by fate you find yourself in Venice, take the magic one step further and visit Burano.
What color house would you choose? Can you even imagine living in such a small, quaint, floating village?
Catch up on this trip:
Part 1: accidentally London
Part 2: Venice
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