10 most colorful cities in the world. Is there anything more cheerful than cities that
celebrate vivid color? Whether the buildings are all painted in the same shade, or, even better,
each and every house in a different color, bright and cheerful cities make not only perfect photo
opportunities but boost the mood enormously. I am not only lucky to currently call a colorful
city home. Color choice is not the first thing that comes to mind when we think about a city.
In fact, in the hustle and bustle of today’s age, we rarely notice the architecture. Few buildings
and structures manage to stand out in the concrete metropolises which we are accustomed to.
But a city does not necessarily have to be synonymous with the color gray.
It’s hard to imagine a rainbow city or a town that is entirely blue.
Vibrant colors in urban areas seem almost like an idea straight out of children’s books,
like the yellow brick road in the wizard of Oz. However, colorful public areas aren’t just ideas
for story books. There are so many colorful cities around the world still waiting to be discovered.
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10. Chefchaouen, Morocco Known as the blue pearl, this city is
positioned in between the Rif mountains. It owes its deep sky-blue shades to the Jews who fled the
Spanish inquisition through Morocco in the 15th century. The Jewish community supposedly colored
the buildings blue mimicking the color of the sky so that they felt closer to God and heaven.
Other locals suggested that the blue is there to repel heat or mosquitoes with it’s cool tones.
And since it’s affordable, flock from all around the world to visit the Moroccan city.
9. St. John’s newfoundland, canada. The downtown area of St.John’s is called
“Jellybean row”. This is particularly appropriate since the downtown features
a row of houses with different colors. However, the truth is that Jellybean Row isn’t the only
vibrant street in St. John’s. Most of the houses in St. John’s are in the same vein.
8. Procida, Italy. Nestled between the Cape of Miseno
and the Island of Ischia is the island of Procida in Italy. Although Capri is the more popular
island choice off the coast of Naples, Procida is still worth a visit since it is off the beaten
track. Old folklore suggests the pastel-colored buildings were painted this way so that fishermen
could identify their houses while out at sea. 7. Copenhagen, Denmark.
The harbor in the Nyhavn district in Denmark is iconic. Once the home of several artists,
this colorful district was also the home of the renowned fairy-tale author hans Christensen
Anderson. Now the area is lined with high-end cafes and restaurants where people can enjoy a
nice meal by the waterfront while watching the wooden ships trail through the canal.
6. Izamal, mexico This is the yellow version of Chefchaouen.
Although miles away in South America, Izamal adopts the same style of painting
all of its buildings in the single color. The stark yellow color of
the structure in this city emphasizes the architectural character of the buildings.
If you ever pay a visit to the area, be sure to check out their mercado Izamal.
The mercado houses a farmer’s market where you can buy fresh food and veggies.
The farmer’s market also contains eateries where you can try out the local specialty.
5. Willemstad, curacao. This Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela
is one of the Lesser Antilles islands and is part of the kingdom of the Netherlands. It is a world
heritage site and with good reason. The buildings across this island are a multitude of bright
gem-colored shades. The rumored story behind these vivid structures dates back to the 19th century.
Dutch Governor-General Albert Kikkert would suffer from migraines upon seeing the harsh
sunlight reflected off white buildings typical in the area. Kikkert ordered all the buildings
to be painted in any color other than white so that he could prevent the splitting headaches.
4. Bo-kaap, cape town, south Africa It is a neighborhood in central Cape town and
is one of the points on any must-see list when visiting. Here, the colorful buildings are not
only bright, cheerful, and oh-so Instagram-able, but also tell a deeper story: This neighborhood
used to be where enslaved people from the islands around Malaysia and Indonesia used to live.
While they were enslaved, their houses were white, but once freed, they could paint their
house any color they wanted it to be. Looking at the neighborhood now, it is a success story.
3. Jodhpur, india. The city of Jodhpur
owes its blue whitewashed houses to the caste system present in India. The priestly caste
named the Brahmins would color their houses in this shade of blue to differentiate them
from the houses of other castes. Nowadays, the tradition is adopted by all the public.
The locals also suggest that the blue color has helped repel mosquitos and heat.
2. Burano, Italy. Although outshined by the neighboring islands
of Venice, Italy, Burano has slowly gained the attention of wanderlust enthusiasts all around the
world. The Island actually operates on a strict color scheme where the colors and repaints of the
homes are coordinated and approved by the locals. 1. Havana, Cuba.
It is a mix of old and new. The pastel colored buildings positioned around 5 plazas are all
part of the character and the charm of Havana. Strolling through its streets,
you’re likely to see curious and beautiful examples around the world of how this city
melds the modern lifestyle of today with the classic colonial architecture of its yesteryears.
It should come as no surprise that Jazz music is a cornerstone characteristic in
the area along with the vintage cars that are seen touring its streets.
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