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) Burano is one of the larger islands of the Venecian lagoon with around 3.500 inhabitants, with flourishing activities in fishing, lace and tourism.A tourist can come from Venice by water (with a "vaporetto"), via a 40 minute trip through the middle of the lagoon, passing close to islands in ruin that recall the ancient records of the Dominant Republic " Serenissima". Here in Burano you will find a maze of narrow streets "calli" and banks "fondamente" on small canals. The characteristic motley houses attract the immediate attention of any visitor, recalling other forms of polychrome that can be found in other islands of Italy, for example Pantelleria. |
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) The historic traces that the island still preserves are almost all contained in the ample church devoted to S. Martin, a construction of the XVI century, with a Latin cross three aisles plan, with transept, major chapel and two side chapels and a arched ceiling supported by pillars. The most important work of art in the church is the "Crocifissione", a painting made by G.B.Tiepolo (1727).The big square in front of the church is dedicated to Baldassarre Galuppi (1706-85), who was the famous musician called "the Buranello", pride of Burano. It is worth tasting the typical local dishes in one of the many restaurants of the island, all of wich are made using fish. |
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) Among the most appreciated local dish for originality is the "risotto" with "Gò", or the "schie," shrimps of the lagoon that, together with "polenta", represent a unique specialty.
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