Burano Italy

The fisherman's island of Burano sits in the Venetian lagoon, and while Venice can take on a melancholy feel, Burano's cheery and brightly painted houses stand out. According to legend, the bright colours of Burano’s houses are due to the fog that shrouds the island when the weather gets colder.  Fishermen could not find their homes in the thick morning mist, so they painted the exteriors in very bright and distinctive colours. There is also another version of the story where fishermen could find their homes on the way back from the tavern. The light is beautiful in the late afternoon or early morning.