Burano - Quiz
Burano
  • 1. Where is Burano located?
A) Tuscan Archipelago
B) Mediterranean Sea
C) Venetian Lagoon
D) Lake Como
  • 2. What is Burano primarily known for?
A) Fishing and ancient shipyards
B) Glass blowing and Roman ruins
C) Wine production and marble quarries
D) Lace work and brightly coloured homes
  • 3. How far is Burano from Venice?
A) 15 kilometres
B) 3 kilometres
C) 7 kilometres
D) 20 kilometres
  • 4. How long does the vaporetto trip from St. Mark's Square to Burano take?
A) 30 minutes
B) 60 minutes
C) 20 minutes
D) 45 minutes
  • 5. Which island is linked to Burano by a bridge?
A) Lido
B) Torcello
C) Mazzorbo
D) Murano
  • 6. What is the approximate current population of Burano?
A) 5,000
B) 2,800
C) 1,200
D) 10,000
  • 7. How many sestieri does Burano have?
A) Ten
B) Five
C) Three
D) Six
  • 8. When did Burano rise in importance?
A) 14th century
B) 12th century
C) 18th century
D) 16th century
  • 9. From where was the lace-making trade introduced to Burano?
A) Greece
B) Venetian-ruled Cyprus
C) France
D) Spain
  • 10. Who visited Burano in 1481?
A) Baldassare Galuppi
B) Michelangelo
C) Giambattista Tiepolo
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 11. When was the school of lacemaking opened, reviving the industry?
A) 1850
B) 1920
C) 1872
D) 1901
  • 12. Which composer was born in Burano in 1706?
A) Antonio Vivaldi
B) Remigio Barbaro
C) Baldassare Galuppi
D) Pino Donaggio
  • 13. What process must a resident follow to paint their home?
A) Use only white paint
B) Pay a luxury tax at the town hall
C) Send a request to the government for permitted colours
D) Paint it any colour of their choice
  • 14. What is the name of the main square in Burano?
A) Piazza Baldassare Galuppi
B) Piazza San Martino
C) Piazza del Merletto
D) Piazza Venezia
  • 15. Which sculptor created the statue of Baldassare Galuppi?
A) Leonardo da Vinci
B) Pino Donaggio
C) Remigio Barbaro
D) Giambattista Tiepolo
  • 16. What is unique about the church of San Martino?
A) It is the oldest church in Italy
B) It is built entirely of wood
C) It has no roof
D) It has a leaning campanile
  • 17. Which painter created the 'Crucifixion' painting found in the church of San Martino?
A) Giambattista Tiepolo
B) Baldassare Galuppi
C) Remigio Barbaro
D) Leonardo da Vinci
  • 18. Which Actv line connects Burano to Torcello?
A) 9
B) 14
C) 5
D) 12
  • 19. What was the former name of the area that is now via e piazza Baldassare Galuppi?
A) A market street
B) A fourth canal
C) A fortress moat
D) A royal garden
  • 20. What is the primary economy of Burano?
A) Tourism
B) Fishing
C) Manufacturing
D) Agriculture
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