Mazzorbo and Burano in Venice

4 Km from the center of Venice, Burano is a densely populated small island with a distinct blue collar feel, world famous for the bright colors of its houses. The adjacent island of Mazzorbo is greener and more peaceful.

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Vineyard in Mazzorbo

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Sculpture Garden in Mazzorbo

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Mazzorbo Garden

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Mazzorbo Bridge to Burano

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Fondamente Pontinello Sinistra, Burano

A decrepit small brick palazzo among characteristic brightly colored houses, in the San Mauro section of Burano.

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Pontinello Canal, Burano

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Ponte San Mauro, Burano

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Via Baldassare Galuppi, Burano

Once a canal, now Burano's most important shopping street.

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Rio Terra del Pizzo, Burano

Burano's own leaning campanile.

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Rio del Pizzo, Burano

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Fondamenta Del Pizzo in Burano

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Strada di Corte Comare, Burano

Tall red hollyhocks on the small piazza at the end of one of Burano's prettiest streets.