Venice Hotels near Lace Museum

The History of Lace Making

There’s an old tale about a Venetian seafarer who brought his wife a piece of seaweed from far away seas. While he was gone, she noticed the seaweed wilting. She wanted to preserve the gift, so she copied the intricate weavings of the seaweed with her needle and thread. And so, lace making was born.

The creation of Burano lace reached its height in the 16th century. It was a hot commodity and a secret skill passed down from mother to daughter. It lasted into the 19th century until the intricate lace fell out of style and eventually the School closed in 1971.

Hotel Accommodations in Venice

While its fun to travel to the other islands of Venice like Burano and Murano, you’ll probably prefer to stay in a hotel in the city to be within walking distance of other attractions and events. The Westin Europa & Regina is a five star hotel in the center of Venice situated on the Grand Canal. The rooms are decorated in traditional Venetian style and elegance. You can even dine outside and watch the gondolas go by. A truly romantic getaway!

The Lace Museum is open daily except Tuesdays. It costs only 4 Euros for admission to the museum. It’s easy to get to Burano from Venice by vaporetto. Go to the Fondamenta Nouve area to get on the LN ( Laguna North) boat. It takes about 45 minutes to get to Burano with a stop at Murano first. So make a day of it and visit Murano, Burano, and Torcello in one day!