The Wonderfully Coloured Houses On Italy's Little Island Of Burano...

Forty minutes away from Italy's famous Venice is the wonderful old and colourful island of Burano.
The island which is home to a fishing village that dates back to the Roman times is not only famous for it's colourful houses but for its beautiful handmade lace.
The story goes that often when the fishermen returned to their homes they couldn't see them as a result of the heavy fog, so bright colours were introduced. Of course a specific colouring system developed and now if someone wants to paint their house, they need to send a request in to the government no less, to make sure their colour choice is permitted for that lot.
It's good to know that even in a simple little Italian fishing village, bureaucracy
is alive and well...

Burano. The Most Colourful Town In The World...

The first photo shows the beautiful Cinque Terre town of Manarola on the coast of Italy, my mistake I'm sorry and thankyou Bernice for correcting me, but the others show the houses of the town of Burano.
Burano is made up of four islands in Italy's beautiful Venice and is known for its small vibrant brightly painted houses.
The colours of the houses follow a specific system originating from the golden age of the town's development.
If someone wishes to paint their house, they must request permission from the government no less who will approve certain colours to be used.
Bureaucratic interference perhaps but this practice has resulted in a myriad of warm pastel colours that characterises the island today.
And then there's Bepi Sua's house, the town's most famous...