Venetian islands

The Venice Lagoon is dotted with islands around the largest on which Venice stands.  These islands, immersed in an ancient dreamlike atmosphere, preserve the spirit of their founders intact. The visitor is catapulted into a fascinating world of culture, history and nature.  The blue of the water and the sky are a counterpoint to the poetry of these enchanted places.

• Murano MURANO was founded by the inhabitants of Altino fleeing from Attila's barbarians in 452. Important since ancient times for the port, it is the largest of the lagoon islands....
• Burano BURANO is one of the most densely populated islands in the lagoon.  Its name comes from one of the six gates leading to the ancient city of Altino.  As early as the year 1000,...
• Torcello TORCELLO was one of the most famous and important islands in the north lagoon with  numerous factories working metal, wool and glass.  It had three churches, 12 parishes and 16...