Italy has always attracted tourists with its pleasing climate, сultural richness, delicious food, and, of course, hospitable residents. Unfortunately, the majority of tourists usually visit the most popular cities of the state: Rome, Florence, Venice. Besides, not everyone knows that, for example, Venice is famous not only for its historic center but also for its islands, among which the islands of Burano and Murano deserve special attention.

Burano is called "the kingdom of lace" since it housed the production of lace for the rulers of Italy. This place still keeps the spirit of the Middle Ages: small colorful houses, narrow streets, water canals, and a large number of moored boats. The main attractions of Burano are, of course, the Museum of Lace (Museo del Merletto), which contains the most beautiful lace products and old weaving tools, and the 17th-century Church of St. Martin, which houses the famous painting "The Crucifixion" by Giovanni Tiepolo.

Murano, known in Italy as the "capital of glass," is one of the oldest industrial areas. The famous glass factories still make products that are appreciated all over the world for their quality, beauty, and grace. Of course, a must-visit place is the Museum of Murano Glass (Museo del Vetro), where you can not only see a collection of glass art from the 15th-20th centuries but also learn the process of glass working. It is also worth going into the small local shops: come there to buy a souvenir in memory of this wonderful place. For the sake of art, visit the Renaissance Church of Saint Peter Martyr. It keeps the works of the great artists: "Madonna and Child with Angel Musicians and Saint Mark, Saint Augustine, and Doge Agostino Barbarigo" by Giovanni Bellini and "Saint Jerome in the Desert" by Paolo Veronese.

These wonderful little islands create a real Italian atmosphere: cozy, calm, and kind.