Burano rises in four islands of the Venetian Lagoon and is part of the city of Venice, the small islands that compose it are separated by rio Pontinello, Rio Giudecca and Rio Terranova. Its fame is connected inextricably to the production of lace, an excellence that is as popular as the glass craftsmanship made in the near Murano.

Founded by refugees from the ancient Roman town of Altinno, Burano stood on stilt houses, that became brick houses only in the year 1000. A typical feature of Murano are its traditional houses, which stand out for their vivid colors. The town center is located around the the Baldassarre Galuppi square, on which overlooks the church of San Martino, the only holy consecrated place of the island, famous for its pending bell tower.