Burano is an island located in the Venice Lagoon, Italy. It is part of the Venetian archipelago of islands and lies about 7 kilometres northeast of Venice. The island is famous for its picturesque, colourful houses and traditional lace-making, which is one of its main attractions. The houses of Burano are painted in bright, flamboyant colours, such as pink, yellow, green and blue. This distinctive feature makes Burano a unique and fascinating place to visit. The houses are said to have been painted in bright colours to allow fishermen to locate their homes even in dense fog.