Comments on: Le Isole Lagunari – (The Lagoon Islands)

By: Angelina Limato

Angelina Limato — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:53:21 +0000

Grazie, Eleonora. The fisherman concept makes a lot of sense and I know the Gondolas are only allowed to be painted colors other than black on certain occasions so the asking permission makes sense too (in that perspective). Interesting. I love learning about traditions and cultures and the reason why people do what they do etc. Thank you for your answer. Maybe the family and fisherman both go hand in hand since each would want to easily recognize their own residence. Anyways it is great info. Thank you. Have a wonderful day.
Ciao!

By: Eleonora Baldwin

Eleonora Baldwin — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:45:13 +0000

Ciao Angelina,
Burano, La Boca district in Buenos Aires, Rainbow Row in Charleston, SC… wild colors and sunlight. The origin of Burano’s colors is still not clear. Some say each color was a symbol of a different family; another purported reason – perhaps more valid – is that the bright colors are the local fisherman/oarsman’s way of finding his home in the fog that thickly embraces Burano more than any other island.
I read somewhere that the colors of the houses follow a specific system; if someone wishes to paint their home, one must send a request to the government, who will respond by releasing a notice of the colors permitted for that lot.

Ciao!

By: Angelina Limato

Angelina Limato — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 14:53:24 +0000

This is fabulous and I would love to visit these places. Love the out of the way places. Can anyone tell me (and I hope I ask this properly and respectfully) why some places use the bright colors and some don’t? Is it a difference in the people that live there? I know from what I have read the Greeks once occupied most of the south in past history. So is it from past infuences, is it a more recent idea or what? I’m just curious that way. I like to know what makes differences in things and why people think the way they do. Thanks for any insight. Angelina

By: Lorri

Lorri — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 04:34:08 +0000

We stayed on the Lido the last time we were in Venice and it was a wonderful way to get away from the tourists in the evening, very quiet and almost like we lived there!

By: Lori

Lori — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:13:37 +0000

I’m convinced I would love it all, having not been to Italy (yet) even the places you’ve described as minimal sightseeing, sounds tempting.

By: Nan Mc Elroy

Nan Mc Elroy — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:45:56 +0000

Wonderful recommendations!

Keep in mind that Murano and San Michelle are near to each other, so a visit to each is easy to combine; likewise Burano and Torcello, which are in the north lagoon. And don’t forget the vaporetto pass (that you’ll need to reach the islands), discounted at VeniceConnected.com.

By: Dana

Dana — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 23:45:44 +0000

I’m definitely bookmarking this information for a future trip… This is the Venice I’d really like to see…

By: Monica Pileggi

Monica Pileggi — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:48:19 +0000

I always wander away from the main piazzas. Love, love Venice!

By: Lori E

Lori E — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:43:32 +0000

What a colorful street. I have been to a glass factory before but this one has such a long history behind it. I would love to see it. As a family history researcher the cemetery would be a must for me to visit.

By: Eleonora Baldwin

Eleonora Baldwin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:23:56 +0000

Thank you! Grazie!