The Venetian Lagoon
While within no more than 12 miles from the heart of Venice, the islands of the Venetian Lagoon are a world apart in atmosphere: they feel lost in time, remote, intriguingly dream-like and mysterious. Except for Murano and Burano, they are sparsely populated. Torcello has two magnificent churches…but less than 15 permanent residents. Many of the names of the …