According
to the American website Curbed , these would be the 23 most colorful cities in the world.
Some people like gray. Some people like the
coloring. And sure enough, for lovers of this second category, it is not
the gray, apparently lifeless cities that will please them. There are many
places around the world where colors make all the difference. From
neighborhoods to entire cities with cheerful views. Some seem to have all
the colors of the rainbow, others are monochromatic, but not less beautiful.
SAN JUAN ANTIGA, PORTO RICO
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| The historic center of San Juan is colorful, cheerful and lavishes good energy. |
While walking through historic downtown San Juan, you will never
see the same color twice. From pastels to blue, from pink to green, the
buildings are a treat for photography lovers. All this on cobblestone
streets and the lush seaside scenery.
GUANAJUATO, MEXICO
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| Guanajuato has colonial historical buildings and the intense use of colors. It is one of the most fascinating cities in Mexico. |
Considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Guanajuato, Mexico,
is a colorful feast for the eyes, with green, red, yellow and orange buildings
scattered in the downtown streets and in the surrounding hills. The narrow
streets with baroque and neoclassical buildings also have the Cathedral and the
red and yellow Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato. Undoubtedly this is one
of the most captivating cities in all of Mexico.
JUZCAR, SPAIN
While other cities were painted blue for religious or practical
reasons, Juzcar, Spain, turned blue in the summer of 2011 as a promotional
campaign for the Smurfs film. Although the move was made to be temporary,
the idea was so successful in attracting tourists that locals voted to keep the
coloration distinct.
MENTON, FRANCE
Located on the French Riviera, bordering Italy, the city of
30,000 may not have the same frenzy as its neighbors like Nice or Cannes, but
the buildings of Menton in gold, salmon and cherry wood make this place
particularly attractive. The terracotta roofs are a seduction to the part,
which enchants to the visitors not to want to leave again.
GUATAPÉ, COLOMBIA
Suggested as the most colorful city in the country, Guatapé has
many colorful attractions in its Plaza de Zocalos with colonial-style houses
with doors and windows painted on all sides.
SIGHISOARA, ROMANIA
Located in the historical region of Transylvania, Sighisoara may
not be on the radar of many travelers, but this is a shame. This
incredible medieval town has colorful buildings of yellow, pink and green color
that are at your disposal to be photographed. Stroll through the cobbled
streets and then enjoy the views in one of the city's many restaurant-filled
places.
JAIPUR, INDIA
While many cities have been painted blue, Jaipur, India, is one
of the few cities in the world that is predominantly pink. According to
local wisdom, King Sawai Ram Singh made the city painted pink in 1876 in
preparation for the visit of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria to
India. Since then, the whole city has retained its terracotta-pink
coloring, to the delight of travelers from all over the world.
CURAÇAO, CARIBBEAN
The Caribbean, in general, is a charming and colorful
place. Whether by the green of the sea or the blue of the sky. But
Curacao, a pristine island in the Lesser Antilles is
sensational. Residents claim that in the early 19th century, Dutch
governor Albert Kikkert suffered migraine headaches which worsened by the
reflection of the bright Caribbean sun in his white buildings. He issued a
decree to paint all the structures on that island of any color, less
white! Since then a series of pastel colors adorn the buildings of
Curaçao.
PRÓCIDA, ITALY
This little Italian town is close to Naples. The narrow
streets are accompanied by characteristic buildings all colored, which rise
above the sparkling waters of the Tyrrhenian Sea. The most spectacular
colors are in the Marina Corricella region. Why so colorful? The
fishermen painted their houses in bright colors so that they could recognize
them from the sea.
CHEFCHAOUEN, MOROCCO
Located in the mountainous region of Ride, in the north of
Morocco, Chefchaouen is widely known as the "Blue City". The
cobblestone streets and passages are taken by historical buildings all painted
in different shades of cyan. The theories are many about the reasons why
everything is painted in blue. Some say it's to fight
mosquitoes. Others say that Jewish residents fleeing the Spanish
Inquisition used blue paint to symbolize the sky.
TOKYO, JAPAN
With a population of more than 20 million people in its
metropolitan area, Tokyo is one of the busiest and most colorful cities in the
world. Especially the district of Kabukicho, a district famous for its
shopping streets and the entertainment industry. Over there, you'll find
thousands of neon signs and the energy of a city that never sleeps.
NEAL'S YARD, LONDON
Now it is not a whole city, but a small place within one of the
largest on the planet. Away from the traffic and crowds of central London,
in a small alley in Covent Garden, Neal's Yard is an oasis of color in a gray
and rainy city. A hidden hamlet that features buildings with painted
bricks, orange and blue windows and murals accompanied by greenery.
CATHEDRAL OF SAINT BASIL, MOSCOW
Located on Red Square, the central point of Moscow, Russia, St.
Basil's Cathedral originally contained 10 churches. It currently functions
as a museum and historical and cultural landmark of the country. Its
colorful domes are colorless and it is undoubtedly a place that every visitor
to Russia needs to know.
RAINBOW VILLAGE, TAIWAN
The site was built to be a residential area for former members
of the Armed Forces. However, in the 1990s, with the lack of use, the
Rainbow Village in Taichung, Taiwan, should be demolished. Before the
demolition machines came on-site, resident Huang Yung-Fu decided to turn the
monotonous neighborhood of concrete grocer into a colorful display of public
art. Yung-Fu's efforts have saved the village, and the neighborhood is now
a cultural area which receives more than one million tourists each year.
BOO KAAP, CAPE TOWN
Featuring a mix of German and Victorian architecture, the Bo
Kaap district is one of the oldest residential areas in Cape Town, South
Africa. Today it is also one of the most photographed areas of the metropolis
thanks to its brightly colored houses and streets of parallelepipeds.
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
The Nyhavn region in Copenhagen was originally a trading port
occupied by ships from around the world. Today, the impressive yellow,
orange and blue houses - some dating from 1681 - have been remodeled and dozens
of restaurants fill the old port, making it one of the most enjoyable and
joyful summer spots in Europe.
MORRO DE SANTA MARTA, RIO DE JANEIRO
One of the most famous favelas in Rio de Janeiro, Santa Marta
has colorful murals that cover more than 75 thousand square meters. More
than 35 houses are painted in a cheerful and colorful way. Everything was
created by the NGO Favela Painting Foundation, and the team hopes to paint many
other communities in the future.
IZAMAL, MEXICO
This small town in the Mexican state of Yucatan may not feature
all the colors of the rainbow, but its vibrant yellow buildings enchant
everyone who knows it. The sixteenth-century monastery in the center of
the city was built on top of a Mayan temple and the color yellow has the
meaning of honoring the indigenous origins of its residents.
ST. JOHN'S, CANADA
With the goal of revitalizing the city center in the late 1970s,
St. John's Victorian houses and hassle-free looks were painted in vibrant
colors. The idea conquered the local residents and now the whole city has
red, blue and green buildings, all well painted and contrasting in appearance
between one and another.
BURANO, ITALY
All residents of Burano, Italy, are required to paint their
homes every two years. It is a tradition that made this island in the
famous Venice Lagoon. Bright and vibrant colors emerged as a way to please
fishermen on their way to the city. Residents also use the glossy paint to
outline where a property begins and ends.
LITTLE INDIA, SINGAPORE
The region has the Hindu temple of Sri Veeramakaliamman or the
Chinese House of Tan Teng Niah. Little India in Singapore is one of the
most colorful neighborhoods of this small Asian country. Colors in several
shades can be found in buildings or in small colored statues decorating the
exteriors of the sacred temples.
BALAT, ISTANBUL
Istanbul, one of the most vibrant, bustling metropolis and
cultural riches of Europe. The colorful houses of the historical quarters
of Balat and Fener came with the Jewish and Greek communities, traditionally
resident in these districts of the city. After suffering from abandonment
between the 60s and 70s, the neighborhoods are on the list of World Heritage Sites
by UNESCO and many of the houses have been restored.
JODHPUR, INDIA
Another place in the "monochromatic" category is the
Indian city of Jodhpur, a meandering labyrinth of blue houses, all situated
under the imposing fort of Mehrangarh. Used to indicate social status (the
bluer, the better the resident's financial condition), the indigo pigment is a
stark contrast to the surrounding desert and everything turns magical at night.
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