Imagine living in a city where a wonderful explosion of color is all around you. From reds, to yellows, to greens, some town just pop with color at every corner you turn. If you are wondering where you can find these vibrant towns, take a look at our some of our favorites.
10 Colorful Cities Around the World
Cinque Terre, Italy
Clique Terre is located on the coast of Italy. It consists of five villages that are part of Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rugged landscape that is perched over cliffs is part of the city’s charm. The five villages must be accessed by boats, trains or paths and are not accessible by car. This colorful area is known not only for its beauty, but its food as well. Some of the area’s specialties include anchovies, farinata and gelato. Cinque Terra is home to two locally made wines as well as limoncello and grappa.
Pattaya, Thailand
Pattaya is a popular beach town in Thailand. It is located on the east coast and was once a fishing town. Popular activities in the area include the Sri Racha Tiger Zoo, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, The Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Park Beach Resort. Pattaya is also known for its golf courses. There are 21 of them located within about an hour of the city. Pattaya has a beauty that isn’t seen in many other cities in Thailand. Around 15 million people visit the area each year.
Wroclaw, Poland
Most people don’t realize how beautiful certain parts of Poland are. The city of Wroclaw, located in western Poland, is vibrant. Many people visit it just to see all the sites. Main Market Square has a lot to see and do including Old Town Hall and St. Elisabeth’s Church. The Centennial Hall is a World Heritage Site and is located close to Main Market Square. Other sites include Multimedia Fountain, the largest zoo in Poland and the Botanical Garden in Wroclaw.
Burano Island, Italy
Burano Island is located in northern Italy in the Venetian Lagoon. It consists of small houses that have a lot of character. Each one is painted in bright colors and the owners actually have to send a request to the government if they want to paint their house. This ensures that the owner only paints their house a color that is permitted for that specific piece of property. In addition to the beautiful houses to view, visitors can visit the Museum and School of Lacemaking, Church of San Martino and Oratoria di Santa Barbara.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
One of Mexico’s most popular beach towns in Puerto Vallarta. It’s located on the Pacific Ocean and filled with colorful homes and businesses. Area attractions include a secluded beach called Playa Conchas Chinas, the public markets of Mercado Municipal Cuale and Mercado Isle Cuale and Cuale Archaeological Museum.
St. John’s, Canada
St. John’s is not only the capital city, but the largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador. It’s also considered to be North America’s oldest English founded city. The city’s metropolitan area is popular for tourists because there are so many interesting sites to visit. The Railway Coastal Museum shows how the rail system in the area has developed over the past 100 years. Signal Hill overlooks St. John. It’s a National Historic Site of Canada. It’s estimated that 97% of the tourist that travel to St. John will visit Signal Hill. Murray Premises is another National Historic Site in Canada. It was once used as a fishery and now its buildings are used for shops, restaurants, suites and a hotel.
Berlin, Germany
Berlin is perhaps the most beautiful city in Germany. It’s situated on the River Spree in northeastern Germany. Berlin has quite the nightlife and there are many nightclubs and bars in the area. Panorama Bar is one of the most well-known bars in Berlin as patrons are known to arrive in the evening and stay until the sun rises the next day. There’s also plenty of other things to do for tourists who are not interested in participating in the nightlife. Berlin actually has 153 different museums including the UNESCO World Heritage Site called Museum Island. Other areas of interest include The Berlin Wall Memorial, Unter den Linden and Reichstag.
Cote d’azur, France
Cote d’Azur is known as the French Riviera. This southeast corner of France is full of color, elegance and liveliness. Nice is the heart of the area and is well loved among foodies. The market that’s held from Tuesday to Saturday offers visitors and locals a wide array of foods with different colors, textures and flavors. Antibes is another extraordinary place to visit. With its cobbled streets and French charm it’s a favorite among travelers.
Willemstad, Curacoa
Willemstad is Curacao Island’s capital city. It is welcoming to visitors and has two historic districts. This upbeat city has been named a UNESCO World Heritage site for its colorful colonial structures. Popular activities include swimming with the dolphins as well as watersports, shopping and sightseeing. Both Fort Church Museum and Fort Amsterdam display a look into Curacao’s colonial past.
Jodhpur, India
Jodhpur is known as India’s blue city. The city is located towards the western part of the country and over 1 million people call the city home. There’s a lot to see in Jodhpur including temples, palaces and vibrant blue painted houses. The city is almost always sunny which makes it a popular tourist destination year round. Tourist attractions include Masooria Hils, Mehrangarh Fort, Bhim Bhirak Cave and Ghanta Ghar. The landscape of Jodhpur is so beautiful that it was featured in the movies The Fall and The Dark Knight Rises.
