Colorful island of Burano Bashny.Net

Italian island of Burano is located in the northern part of the Venice lagoon, at a distance of about seven kilometers from the center of Venice and is considered the island quarter of the city. Although, the story of an independent.

Burano island began in history as a fishing village. Since the beginning of XVI-th century, considered the center of crafts, home to many masters embroidery lace. Up until 1923, Burano had its independent status. At first, it was a village, and then the town. With the onset of the above date, the island was another quarter of the city on the water. In addition to its variegated coloring, tourists visit the local museum of Venetian lace and church bell tower with a sloping.