brightly painted houses, which are popular with artists. The colours of the houses follow a specific system, originating from the golden age of its development. If someone wishes to paint their home, one must send a request to the government, who will respond by making notice of the certain colours permitted for that lot. The island is considered among the ten most colorful places in the world.

The heart of the village is Piazza Baldassare Galuppi which is the only square in the village. The Lace Museum, Town Hall, a well made entirely