4Burano (Insel), Italy
The Venetian island of Burano is very easy to discover from the sea. Do you already know why that is? Of course: because of their color. On the island, the colorful houses now look like a lighthouse from the sea – or more like a beacon. Tradition has it that fishermen have been able to find their home more easily when they were on their way home in fog, due to the different house wall paints.
Until today there is a rule: If you want to paint your house on the island, you have to ask the government first. This then assigns a specific color to your house.
Travel Tip: The fastest way to reach Burano Island from Venice is via Fondamente Nove. The journey takes about 40 minutes.