One is that it was initially founded by the Buriana family, and another is that the first settlers of Burano came from the small island of Buranello, about 8 kilometres (5 miles) to the south.

It rose in importance only in the 16th century, when women on the island began making lace with needles, being introduced to such a trade via Venetian-ruled Cyprus.

The lace was soon exported across Europe, but trade began to decline in the 18th century and the industry did not revive until 1872, when a school of lacemaking was opened.

[16] Other attractions include the church of San Martino, with a leaning campanile and a painting by Giambattista Tiepolo (Crucifixion, 1727), the Oratorio di Santa Barbara and the Museum and School of Lacemaking.

The following lines connect to Burano: 9 (Burano-Torcello) 12 (Fondamente Nove-Murano-Burano-Treporti-Punta Sabbioni) 14 (S.Zaccaria-Lido SME-Punta Sabbioni-Burano) A night service also operates.