Piazza Baldassare Galuppi is the only real square in the whole of Burano, dedicated to the 18th century musician who was of course a proud Buranelo. The church of San Martino which faces the square is shaped like a large hut with its rather simple-looking exterior. Inside, however, there are some unique works of art, most importantly an 18th century Crucifixion by Tiepolo.
The leaning campanile is the symbol of Burano, and like Torcello’s belltower, still has a crucial role in providing a reference point for fishermen or sailors in the lagoon, especially on foggy days.
