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Burano


Famous for its lace making
Burano
Venice 30012
Italy
In this little town located on an island of the Venetian lagoon, the houses are painted in varied bright colors, giving a picturesque and cheerful character to the setting, which kids always love. Burano is famous for its lacemaking, a skill that has developed here since the 16th century; various shops offer lacemaking demonstrations. To admire more of this craft, head to the Museo del Merletto which displays all kinds of amazing lacework: tablecloths, fans, collars and shawls. To get there via vaporetto take line LN from the Fondamente Nove. The trip takes approximately 40-50 minutes and makes one stop on Murano.

Review © 2007, Wcities
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Church of the Servants of Maria


13th century church
Campo de la Chiesa
(Sant-Elena)
Venice 30100
Italy
This church, built in the 13th century, was re-opened for worship at the beginning of the 20th century. On the left of the gothic front, the old monastery cloister is visible. The modern architecture of the bell tower differs from the church gothic style; and the interior consists of one nave with very high windows, the Apse, and the chapel of the 'Crocifisso' at the bottom.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Museum of the Estuary


Greek & Roman antiquities and archaeological remains
Palazzo del Consiglio
(Torcello)
Venice 30100
Italy
+39 41 73 0761
This exhibition comprises of Greek and Roman remains, as well as objects from the Etruscan era and the ancient origins of Venice. The museum is small but the collection is rich. Arranged over two floors, it displays mosaic remains from the Basilica, books and documents, and remnants of Venetian pottery. Admission is EUR1.5.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
School of the Lacemakers


The ancient art of lace
Piazza Baldassare Galuppi In Burano
(Isola di Burano)
Venice 30100
Italy
+39 41 73 0034
Lace-making and embroidery is an ancient Italian art; the country's delicate products are world famous and have been exported all over Europe since the Renaissance. All kinds of linen are displayed at this museum. There are items for tables, living rooms, entrance halls, bedrooms and bathrooms as well as suits, shirts, collars, cuffs and nightwear. You can also see the agile hands of skilled crafters at work.

Admission is EUR 4.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
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