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The most colorful towns, cities, and neighborhoods in the world
- Across the world are towns, cities, and neighborhoods that stand out not just for their architectural splendor but also for the color of the buildings.
These picture postcard places astonish with their decorative facades, houses that are in themselves tourist attractions.
So, where the most dazzling destinations in the world? Browse the gallery and find out.
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Valparaíso, Chile - This city, located on the Chilean coast, is known for its beautiful landscapes, steep hills and colorful clifftop houses.
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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The third busiest port in Mexico, and one of Jalisco state's most important economic zones, this city is also a favorite tourist destination, and stands out above all for its vivid and picturesque architecture.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina - Tucked away in the Argentine capital is the colorful 'La Boca' neighborhood, a maze of brightly colored abodes.
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Guanajuato, Mexico - Guanajuato is another Mexican city celebrated for its kaleidoscope of color and vibrant hues. In fact it's one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country.
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Wroclaw, Poland - One of Poland's great financial and cultural centers, this city is renowned for the elegant townhouses in various hues lining its market square.
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Isla das Mujeres, Mexico - This tranquil island destination features a series of paradise beaches and a network of brightly painted houses that help enhance the entire community. The island is a perfect getaway option for anyone seeking peace and quite in picturesque surroundings.
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Santorini, Greece - Picture postcard Santorini is a travel brochure favorite, and much coveted by tourists for its graceful architecture, breathtaking seascapes, and peaceful atmosphere.
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Burano, Italy - This Venetian lagoon island is considered one of the most beautiful locations on the planet. The brightly colored fishermen's houses are served by a series of canals.
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8 / 31 Fotos
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland - This smudge of a community, sited in Sermersooq district, in the country's eastern region, can only be accessed by helicopter or boat, and only during a few months of the years. It provides a sprinkling of color in an otherwise barren and fairly nondescript environment.
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Lima, Peru - One of the liveliest areas of the Peruvian capital, the Barraco district is full of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, the facades of which are all painted in a variety of attractive colors.
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10 / 31 Fotos
Trinidad, Cuba - This fascinating destination is one of the country's best preserved colonial cities. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trinidad mesmerizes with its palette of color and characteristic architecture.
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11 / 31 Fotos
Cinque Terre, Italy - The region of Liguria, on the Italian Riviera, is known for its string of centuries-old clifftop seaside villages, which positively glow in all the colors of the rainbow. The famous coastline has attracted tourists for many years.
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12 / 31 Fotos
Longyearbyen, Norway - Sited on Spitsbergen Island, on the Svalbard archipelago, the pastel-hued facades of Longyearbyen's houses add a certain vibrancy to the landscape of this remote community.
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Reykjavík, Iceland - A popular base for adventure tourists, the Icelandic capital regales visitors with a canvas of colorful rooftops and a singular architectural style.
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14 / 31 Fotos
Colmar, France - This city, situated in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, is composed of cobbled streets replete with medieval buildings dating back to the early Renaissance era. Many of the facades are brushed with color, adding to Colmar's appeal.
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Copenhagan, Denmark - The Danish capital's Nyhavn district is appreciated for the row of fairy-tale townhouses lining the quay, the colors of which are reflected mirror-like in the harbor waters.
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Stockholm, Sweden - Another Scandinavian capital blessed with extraordinarily bright and eye-catching architecture, Stockholm enjoys patronage by tourists from around the world, and remains a favorite north European destination.
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Chefchaouen, Morocco - Brushed in every imaginable shade of blue—a color traditionally associated with Jewish culture—this is one of the country's most beautiful and distinctive cities, and a destination blessed with a rich history.
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18 / 31 Fotos
Berlin, Germany - The German capital boasts pockets of exuberant color, the result of creative urban artists possessed of a deft hand with a spray can. Look out for the famous Graffiti House, daubed with all sorts of designs and messages.
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Pattaya, Thailand - Acknowledged for its delicious cuisine and traditional culture, picturesque Pattaya is also an important financial and tourism center. It's also celebrated for its pristine tropical beaches.
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Salvador, Brazil - Salvador's Pelourinho neighborhood is cherished for its colorful colonial architecture, a remarkable feature of this large, bustling city.
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Brighton Beach, Australia - Among other attractions, Melbourne, in Victoria, is known for the colorful beach huts lining Brighton Beach, decorated in all sorts of vivid, geometric patterns.
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Bergen, Norway - This Norwegian city makes up for its lack of winter sunshine with a row of harborfront townhouses famously painted in all sorts of different colors.
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23 / 31 Fotos
Cartagena, Colombia - This old city is made up of some striking colonial-era buildings and monuments, some of which are trimmed in eye-catching color. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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24 / 31 Fotos
Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town captures the imagination with its picturesque Bo-Kaap district, which features a fascination confection of candy colored residences.
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25 / 31 Fotos
Willemstad, Curaçao - A Caribbean island with its own Dutch-influenced design signature, the tall townhouse lining the harbor are straight out of Amsterdam, though twice as colorful.
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26 / 31 Fotos
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Rio's Rocinha favela is a colorful chaos of slum dwellings that exudes a personality all of its own.
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27 / 31 Fotos
Jodhpur, India - Jodhpur's walled city embraces a collection of buildings painted in iconic shades of blue to lend the destination exotic and totally compelling character.
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28 / 31 Fotos
Sighișoara, Romania - Sighișoara's diminutive walled town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, delights with its fascinating history and assortment of brightly painted houses, some more that 300 years old.
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Istanbul, Turkey - The city's Jewish quarter, known as Balat, is one of the most colorful of its kind in the world. The bright facades illuminate the district's narrow streets, where tourists wander in awe of the traditional architecture.
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30 / 31 Fotos
The most colorful towns, cities, and neighborhoods in the world
- Across the world are towns, cities, and neighborhoods that stand out not just for their architectural splendor but also for the color of the buildings.
These picture postcard places astonish with their decorative facades, houses that are in themselves tourist attractions.
So, where the most dazzling destinations in the world? Browse the gallery and find out.
© Shutterstock
0 / 31 Fotos
Valparaíso, Chile - This city, located on the Chilean coast, is known for its beautiful landscapes, steep hills and colorful clifftop houses.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico - The third busiest port in Mexico, and one of Jalisco state's most important economic zones, this city is also a favorite tourist destination, and stands out above all for its vivid and picturesque architecture.
© iStock
2 / 31 Fotos
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Tucked away in the Argentine capital is the colorful 'La Boca' neighborhood, a maze of brightly colored abodes.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Guanajuato, Mexico - Guanajuato is another Mexican city celebrated for its kaleidoscope of color and vibrant hues. In fact it's one of the most visited tourist destinations in the country.
© iStock
4 / 31 Fotos
Wroclaw, Poland - One of Poland's great financial and cultural centers, this city is renowned for the elegant townhouses in various hues lining its market square.
© iStock
5 / 31 Fotos
Isla das Mujeres, Mexico - This tranquil island destination features a series of paradise beaches and a network of brightly painted houses that help enhance the entire community. The island is a perfect getaway option for anyone seeking peace and quite in picturesque surroundings.
© iStock
6 / 31 Fotos
Santorini, Greece - Picture postcard Santorini is a travel brochure favorite, and much coveted by tourists for its graceful architecture, breathtaking seascapes, and peaceful atmosphere.
© iStock
7 / 31 Fotos
Burano, Italy - This Venetian lagoon island is considered one of the most beautiful locations on the planet. The brightly colored fishermen's houses are served by a series of canals.
© Shutterstock
8 / 31 Fotos
Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland - This smudge of a community, sited in Sermersooq district, in the country's eastern region, can only be accessed by helicopter or boat, and only during a few months of the years. It provides a sprinkling of color in an otherwise barren and fairly nondescript environment.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Lima, Peru - One of the liveliest areas of the Peruvian capital, the Barraco district is full of bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, the facades of which are all painted in a variety of attractive colors.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Trinidad, Cuba - This fascinating destination is one of the country's best preserved colonial cities. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Trinidad mesmerizes with its palette of color and characteristic architecture.
© iStock
11 / 31 Fotos
Cinque Terre, Italy - The region of Liguria, on the Italian Riviera, is known for its string of centuries-old clifftop seaside villages, which positively glow in all the colors of the rainbow. The famous coastline has attracted tourists for many years.
© iStock
12 / 31 Fotos
Longyearbyen, Norway - Sited on Spitsbergen Island, on the Svalbard archipelago, the pastel-hued facades of Longyearbyen's houses add a certain vibrancy to the landscape of this remote community.
© iStock
13 / 31 Fotos
Reykjavík, Iceland - A popular base for adventure tourists, the Icelandic capital regales visitors with a canvas of colorful rooftops and a singular architectural style.
© iStock
14 / 31 Fotos
Colmar, France - This city, situated in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, is composed of cobbled streets replete with medieval buildings dating back to the early Renaissance era. Many of the facades are brushed with color, adding to Colmar's appeal.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Copenhagan, Denmark - The Danish capital's Nyhavn district is appreciated for the row of fairy-tale townhouses lining the quay, the colors of which are reflected mirror-like in the harbor waters.
© iStock
16 / 31 Fotos
Stockholm, Sweden - Another Scandinavian capital blessed with extraordinarily bright and eye-catching architecture, Stockholm enjoys patronage by tourists from around the world, and remains a favorite north European destination.
© iStock
17 / 31 Fotos
Chefchaouen, Morocco - Brushed in every imaginable shade of blue—a color traditionally associated with Jewish culture—this is one of the country's most beautiful and distinctive cities, and a destination blessed with a rich history.
© iStock
18 / 31 Fotos
Berlin, Germany - The German capital boasts pockets of exuberant color, the result of creative urban artists possessed of a deft hand with a spray can. Look out for the famous Graffiti House, daubed with all sorts of designs and messages.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Pattaya, Thailand - Acknowledged for its delicious cuisine and traditional culture, picturesque Pattaya is also an important financial and tourism center. It's also celebrated for its pristine tropical beaches.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Salvador, Brazil - Salvador's Pelourinho neighborhood is cherished for its colorful colonial architecture, a remarkable feature of this large, bustling city.
© iStock
21 / 31 Fotos
Brighton Beach, Australia - Among other attractions, Melbourne, in Victoria, is known for the colorful beach huts lining Brighton Beach, decorated in all sorts of vivid, geometric patterns.
© iStock
22 / 31 Fotos
Bergen, Norway - This Norwegian city makes up for its lack of winter sunshine with a row of harborfront townhouses famously painted in all sorts of different colors.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Cartagena, Colombia - This old city is made up of some striking colonial-era buildings and monuments, some of which are trimmed in eye-catching color. The area is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
© iStock
24 / 31 Fotos
Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town captures the imagination with its picturesque Bo-Kaap district, which features a fascination confection of candy colored residences.
© iStock
25 / 31 Fotos
Willemstad, Curaçao - A Caribbean island with its own Dutch-influenced design signature, the tall townhouse lining the harbor are straight out of Amsterdam, though twice as colorful.
© iStock
26 / 31 Fotos
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Rio's Rocinha favela is a colorful chaos of slum dwellings that exudes a personality all of its own.
© iStock
27 / 31 Fotos
Jodhpur, India - Jodhpur's walled city embraces a collection of buildings painted in iconic shades of blue to lend the destination exotic and totally compelling character.
© iStock
28 / 31 Fotos
Sighișoara, Romania - Sighișoara's diminutive walled town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, delights with its fascinating history and assortment of brightly painted houses, some more that 300 years old.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Istanbul, Turkey - The city's Jewish quarter, known as Balat, is one of the most colorful of its kind in the world. The bright facades illuminate the district's narrow streets, where tourists wander in awe of the traditional architecture.
© Shutterstock
30 / 31 Fotos
The most colorful towns, cities, and neighborhoods in the world
Discover the most vibrant and picturesque places on the planet
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There are some towns and cities that simply dazzle in their color and their makeup, picturesque places blessed with extraordinary architecture in vivid hues.
These dazzling destinations are tourist attractions in their own right, and lure visitors from around the world.
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