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Material distributed free Updated in April 2016 Accessible Venice Burano and Torcello At the end of the street is Piazza Galuppi The central square holds a number of BURANO where you can admire the Church of San important monuments evoking the island’s The island of Burano, completely accessible, Martino and the Lace Museum. glorious past: Attila’s Throne, Torcello is famous for the ancient art of lace making The 16th century church houses a number Museum, the 14th century Church of Santa and the characteristic coloured façades of of works of art including The Crucifixion, a Fosca and the Cathedral of Santa Maria the houses which make it the most colourful painting from G.B. Tiepolo’s youthful period. Assunta with the baptistery ruins. of the islands in the Venice Lagoon. The main entrance to the church, open daily Founded in the 7th century, the cathedral is As well as the recommended itinerary, we from 8 am to 12 am and from 3 pm to 6 pm, the oldest church in the . The suggest you simply “lose” yourself among has a low ramp of about 8 cm (3 inches). interior is rich in splendid Byzantine marbles the alleyways, colours and shops of this The Museum is housed in the historic Lace and mosaics. Don’t miss the spectacular Last special place. School founded at the end of the 19th Judgement above the main door. Access to century. The displays are accessible, and the cathedral is facilitated by ramps. [1] Take the 3 line boat (accessible to one you can see live demonstrations of the lace Opening times from March to October: wheelchair at a time) from Piazzale Roma workers’ techniques (booking required). 10.30 am to 6 pm; November to February: (bus terminus) or Ferrovia (railway station) You can also visit the island of Mazzorbo and 10 am to 5 pm. to the Faro stop on , then take the enjoy the park by crossing the long ramp 12 line boat (accessible to wheelchairs) to linking Burano and Mazzorbo. The Torcello Museum is located in two Burano. separate buildings: the Palazzo del Consiglio The island can also be reached by the 12 line TORCELLO and the Palazzo dell’Archivio. The former boat from Punta Sabbioni (on the mainland [3] From the Burano landing stage, take houses the medieval and modern section spit south of Venice). the 9 line boat to Torcello (accessible to and only the ground floor is accessible. The wheelchairs). latter housing the archaeological section [2] From the landing stage, go straight on can only be reached via a staircase and is down Calle San Mauro. At the end, turn left [4] From the landing stage, go along the not accessible. into Fondamenta San Mauro, and continue quayside flanking the canal; on your right along the quay until you reach a level you will see Ponte del Diavolo, or the Devil’s footbridge across the Rio degli Assassini. This Bridge, one of the few bridges without brings you to Via Baldassarre Galuppi, the parapets. To reach the heart of the island main street dedicated to the 18th century you will need to cross a bridge with five For more information on the accessibility of Venice’s composer (born on the island) lined with steps (the tread is sufficiently deep to allow museums: www.visitmuve.it; restaurants, shops selling lace and Buranelli, someone in a wheelchair to cross the bridge www.cultura.provincia.venezia.it/spazi delicious S-shaped biscuits. easily with the help of a carer). /museo-di-torcello/