7 of the most colorful cities in the world

1 - Jaipur

The capital of the Indian state of Rajasthan is simply a dream come true for those who like colorful places - so much so that the place is known as the Pink City, especially in the historic downtown area. The coloring is by order of King Rajasthani, who wanted to leave the region beautiful for the visit of the Prince of England in 1876. The color should symbolize hospitality and welcome. Looks like it worked.

2 - Willemstad

The buildings of Willemstad, Curaçao's capital, date back to the early 19th century, when the site was a Dutch colony. The Caribbean island was predominantly white until then, and everything changed because the colonial governor of the time, Albert Kikkert, suffered from severe migraines and the sunlight that reflected on the white buildings only made his crises worse.

Thanks to Kikkert's migraines, today we have a region recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. The island, besides being beautiful, is popular for its casinos, beaches and resorts.

3 - Jodhpur

Here's another beautiful Indian city that doesn't skimp on color. Located near the Thar Desert, the city of Jodhpur is known as both the Blue City and the Sun City. Here, tourists are enchanted not only by the buildings and the bluish hue of the place, but by the many historic temples, palaces. and gardens - the 15th century Mehrangarh Fort is a major attraction.

Originally, blue was the color that only the Brahmins, the high caste of priests and teachers, could use to paint their houses. Fortunately, the tradition spread and more people opted for the same color.

4 - Bo-Kaap

The Cape Town neighborhood of South Africa is also famous for the color of its buildings as well as the cobblestone streets. There is one of the oldest mosques in the entire country, and the predominant religion is the Muslim.

Regarding the over-colored houses, some people claim that these colors were the cheapest, while others ensure that the various shades serve to represent the multiculturalism of the local people. Anyway, the result is incredibly beautiful.

5 - Cinque Terre

This friendly region in northwestern Italy is made up of five villages overlooking the Mediterranean. Some of the cities are not accessible by car, so people use trains and ferries to get there. Cinque Terre began to be visited by tourists since the 1970s, and the colorful houses enchant those who know the region.

6 - Guanajuato

In Central Mexico, is located Guanajuato, which was once a center of the silver mining industry. When visiting the site, you can see really old buildings, such as squares and churches of the 16th century.

As the region is built on really narrow streets, visitors do not have to worry about traffic jams of any kind, after all the streets simply do not support the passage of cars.

7 - Nuuk

If you're in Greenland, be sure to visit Nuuk's cultural and political center, which has only 17, 000 residents, becoming one of the smallest capital cities in the world.

The city is surrounded by mountains and serves as a gateway to tourism in the country. The colorful paintings are traditional in many cities in Greenland and bring modern elements to native and colonial architecture, creating a highly attractive setting.

* Posted on 7/21/2017