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