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