Bridge In Burano
by Harriet Feagin
Title
Bridge In Burano
Artist
Harriet Feagin
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This back canal is one of the most beautiful in Burano, Italy. Burano is a small island in the Venetian lagoon, in Italy. In fact, Burano is a series of several different islands all linked with bridges. It is located just 7 Km from Venice to Burano and can be reached by boat or ferry. The trip takes about 40 minutes. The island is mainly famous for its lace work and there are several shops here where beautiful lace cloths can be bought. In the 16th century, the island grew in popularity when local women started making lace and it was soon very sought after by people throughout the country. The population of the island is today close to 4000 people.
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May 28th, 2018
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