Burano

It’s the main island of the northern lagoon. it was transformed in the 19th century filling up a canal to enlarge the square named after the composer B. Galuppi (1706-1785), and building several houses on agricultural land without changing the landscape or the spirit of the island. The Parish Church of S. Martin, built in the 16th century, contains a vast painting by Tiepolo and it is visible thanks to the high, elegant bell-tower designed by Tirali, which is very much leaning to one side and was reinforced during demanding restorations. At the Scuola del Merletto some laces made between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century are exhibited, but there are also some 18th century laces worked by bobbin (Piazza Galuppi, weekdays: from 9.00 to 18.00, on Sunday from 10.00 to 16.00) .

From Altino,   A.C.T.V. line, Venice From San Donà A.C.T.V.line Venice
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