8 Most Colourful Cities In The World You Must Visit
From the diversified Indian cities to the pinkish sidewalks of Toulouse, each place demonstrates how colours turn a spot around.
Visiting different cities is itself a spellbinding experience as one gets to know different cultures and interact with different kinds of people but some destinations are not just geographical locations, they embody living colours and dispel dulling grey. From the diversified Indian cities to the pinkish sidewalks of Toulouse, each place demonstrates how colours turn a spot around. Whether as a traveller in quest of cultural experiences or as an observer anxiously waiting for a cinematographic spectacle, these cities hold out the potential for being imprinted.
Here Are 8 Most Colourful Cities In The World You Must Visit:
1. Havana, Cuba:
Havana, Cuba is a city filled with lively houses and cars painted in a variety of colours, and often the cars are of the same colour as the buildings where they are parked. There are numerous places within the city where this vibrant alignment is visible, which is why it can be heaven for photographers.
2. Toulouse, France:
Often referred to as the Pink City, Toulouse is famous for its great food choices and extraordinary historical sites in some of the most stunning countryside. Famous for its glowing red stones that are used instead of paint, all the buildings there emit different shades of pink and orange, painting a rather captivating sight, especially during sunset.
3. Copenhagen, Denmark:
The large number of colourful houses in Copenhagen brings the Danish capital to life and gives the city its unique charm. To spot colourful houses, the best place to visit is Nyhavn Harbour. The canal there is lined on both sides by brightly coloured 17th and early 18th-century townhouses, which accommodate restaurants, cafes and bars.
4. Chefchaouen, Morocco:
Known as ‘Blue Pearl,’ this city lies in the heart of the Rif mountains. The deep sky blue colour that is prominent in the original parts of the building was established when Jews who were escaping the Spanish Inquisition arrived in the city in the fifteenth century. It is a matter of faith that some associate colours with their God, and others prefer lighter colours to reduce heat. People from all over the world come to visit it as the city is not just charming but also economical.
5. Jodhpur, Rajasthan:
Located in Rajasthan, Jodhpur is known as 'The Blue City' due to the old town’s buildings being painted blue, which once signified the caste system as blue buildings were constructed for the upper castes. The colour now has evolved to be used as a tourist attraction.
6. Guatapé, Colombia:
Guatapé is an active resort town located in central Colombia, and what makes it so famous is the fact that its buildings follow the precept of the archetypal Colombian house. This helped Disney gain inspiration for the movie Encanto because of the beautiful scenery. Another attraction is la Piedra del Peñol- a granite rock formed about 65 million years ago. However, when climbed it provides a rather astonishing view of the vibrant landscape.
7. Sydney, Australia:
Sydney is a treat to visit because of its natural beauty. Bondi Beach, the beautiful and clean blue water beach, the Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park full of tropical rain forests and the Royal National Park filled with bushlands are among the must-visit places in the city. You can go for walks in places like the Glebe Foreshore or go for a casual ferry ride to get great views of the Sydney Harbour.
8. Buenos Aires, Argentina:
A vivid example of a colourful city can be observed in La Boca, a neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, South America where the majority of houses are painted in colours that were applied by Italian immigrants from Genoa in the 1800s. Situated on the banks of river Riachuelo, it has lively streets for tango dancing and the opportunities to try the original Genoese focaccia.
(Anasuya Suji Anil is a student of NIFT)
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