THE LAGOON ISLANDS
A few meters from Venice rise some breathtaking and worth-visiting islands: these are the Islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. The Island of Murano is well-known worldwide for its refined glass works whereas that of Burano is famous for its laces and colorful fishermen’s houses. Lastly, Torcello, the first Island to be inhabited by Venetians, features two ancient Byzantine churches.