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