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Burano, Fondamenta di Terranova

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The most important reason for going to Burano is surely the colourful houses, which are a feast for the eyes during sunny days (I can’t judge about rainy days or winter though). Of course I followed the recommendations of Simone, Christine and Sandy to go there, inspired by their photos and descriptions. I wasn’t disappointed, the only drawback was the “timing”; but well, if I am stupid enough (not to listen) and come there in the afternoon…
Nearly all of the houses are painted in a different colour – the whole spectrum of the rainbow is represented here, every hue of every kind of colour you can imagine ! It is a feast for eye and camera (haha, and my 3 eyes = 2 of my own, 1 of darling camera could not get enough of them). The only dangerous thing is, of course, when trying to find the best angle, it might easily make “plop” and you (plus 1 camera and 2 eyes) will fall into the canales, lol. I must admit, I was constantly afraid of doing so !. But I didn’t, luckily, as otherwise… well, could not show you the beauty of the Burano of May 9, 2007.

So these houses are said to be painted that way to help the fishermen recognizing their houses when they came back after a long fishing day or… well, a time-out in their trattoria. And I also have read somewhere (ah yes, Wikipedia wrote it) that up to now, whoever wants to paint his house, needs to consult with Burano municipality to get a selection of colours which are permitted for that spot. So obviously, the people cannot just choose a colour they want. It makes sense somehow, as it fits to the legend of the fishermen – he only needs to remember that he has the blue house left of the red house and right of the orange one, opposite of the pinkish-blue one.

I found some “patterns” in Burano, well, at least I see these as patterns, and I will write more about that all in “local customs”.

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Address: Isola de Burano - all over :-)
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45°29’02’’ N; 12°25’00’’ E
Website: http://www.isoladiburano.it/

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Things To Do: The very much crooked campanile

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on May 17, 2007

Oh my... will he topple over ?

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Well, you will see it from almost everywhere and already when approaching Burano by boat – but it is surely a kind of weird feeling to walk close to the crooked campanile. I walked by in Rio Terra del Pizzio and really had the feeling it will crash down on me in the next minute – stupid, as it is standing like that for ages – but it shows how soft the lagoon’s ground is. I also liked the weed growing on its top.

The best spot for taking photos of its leaning is in eastern Calle Pescheria – and I also see that other VTers know this spot with the little blue house in front of it.

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Address: Burano - Piazza Baldassare Galuppi
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45°29’02,14’’ N; 12°25’06,57’’ E

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Things To Do: Tiepolo painting in Chiesa de San Martino

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on May 19, 2007

Coat of arms above main portal San

Martino

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At the eastern end of Via Baldassare Galuppi is the piazza of Burano (Piazza Baldassare Galuppi), the main point for gathering and the church. Chiesa de San Martino holds a special treasure: in the small side chapel Santa Barbara is an early painting of Gianbattista Tiepolo, the Crucifixion.
There is no entrance fee but it is polite to leave a small amount in the donation box. Remember that acqua alta is flooding the lagoon quite often (though not as much in Burano as in Venezia), and it should be somehow our duty as visitors of this cosy village to support the restoration after damage.

Photos are not allowed inside, but I found a website with the Tiepolo painting.

Oh, I just realised that there must be a change in “habits” or “rules” during the tourist season. Christine (j) was in Venezia, Burano, Torcello and Murano in March this year, and she took photos, so it was obviously allowed then. I am pretty sure now that they put up the “no photos” signs only in the main touristic period, which is April to September.
Please also read what Christine wrote about her impression of Chiesa de San Martino.

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Address: Burano, Piazza Baldassare Galuppi
Directions: Coordinates on GoogleEarth:
45°29’03,02’’ N; 12°25’07,86’’ E
Website: http://www.artive.arti.beniculturali.it/Mostra_Tiepolo_Burano/corpo_Tiepolo.htm

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Things To Do: Learn about lacemaking in the museum

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on May 17, 2007

Museo de Merletti - Burano

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The museum of lace making is the best way to learn about this nearly forgotten artwork. Laces have been made by Burano women since ages ! The stitch is unique for Burano, called punta in aria (something like air stitch). ! There is a lovely legend about it, how it was “invented”, but I’d like to refer to Boris for this description.
The museum, housed in the Gothic Palazzo del Podesta, was originally a school for lace making (Scuola de Merletti), after this art tended to fade out in late 19th century. Later (around 1980) the most precious pieces haven been collected to be presented in the museum now. Upstairs in the museum, women who still are able to stitch punta in aria, can be watched working on it. It is good to watch them for a while, as then it becomes very much obvious how expensive a piece in Burano lace is – and maybe helps from buying some of the cheap Chinese crap in most of the shops.

Entrance fee (as of May 2007): 4 Euro for a single ticket; it is included however in Venice Orange Card or in the Venice Museum Pass. Children up to 5 and disabled persons have free entrance.
For better planning: the museum is closed on Tuesdays !
Opening hours: Wed – Mo: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. (April to October; in winter it closes at 4 p.m.).

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Phone: ++39 - 041 - 730034
Address: Burano, Piazza Baldassare Galuppi
Directions: Coordinates on GoogleEarth:
45°29’04,91’’ N; 12°25’08,30’’ E
Website: http://www.museiciviciveneziani.it/frame.asp?musid=13&sezione=musei
Other Contact: eMail: mkt.musei@comune.venezia.

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Things To Do: Perfect reflection in the small canales

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on May 17, 2007

Almost perfect reflections in

Burano :-)

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