Burano, Venice (Italy)
Burano is an insular neighborhood in Venice, that is located near the center of the city and also known for its colorful houses. The color of each house there is chosen not without reason; they were determined officially, therefore, repainting a building there is possible only with the permission of certain local authorities.
In fact, a lot of different stories are associated with the origin of this strange tradition. For example, there are rumors that those colorful houses are designed to be something of a beacon for sailors and drunks, who cannot find the path to their homes, when coming back from a pub. However, it is hardly possible that these rumors are true. Additionally, the island is famous for its lace knitting, which takes place there since the seventeenth century. Also, tourists are attracted by the Venice Lace Museum and Church of San Martino the campanile of which is 52 meters high.
La Boca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
La Boca is famous for its brightly colored houses and a rich history. It is interesting that the first port of Rio de Janeiro is located exactly in this location, and in the nineteenth century, European immigrants began to settle in there, thanks to which the modern image of the quarter has appeared. Besides, the new residents often did not have enough paint of the same color to paint their houses; therefore they were painting their own houses with all that was at hand.
After a while, the colorful houses became a peculiar feature of the district; hence its residents started to paint them deliberately in bright colors, and this trend continues until today. Among other things, on the main street, Caminito, there are many musicians, dancers, and artists, the exhibited works of which can be found there as well.
Waterfront of Inn River, Innsbruck (Austria)
At the confluence of two rivers — the Inn and Sill — there is one of the largest ski resorts in Europe, Innsbruck. Its name comes from the bridge over the Inn River, connecting the North and South of Europe. The waterfront of Inn river is very picturesque, as it is built up of bright, colorful houses which are surrounded by mountains, so, taking an evening stroll anywhere nearby it is something unusual and stunning. There are not only colored buildings, but also fantastic mountain sceneries. Also, on the left bank of the river, not far from the waterfront, there is a historic part of the city, which is replete with old-fashioned streets and architectural landmarks with an abundance of stucco works.
New Harbor, Copenhagen (Denmark)
The New Harbor in Copenhagen and its picturesque pier gain popularity with each passing year and considered to be ones of the most colorful places in Europe. Its canal was dug in 1671 with the aim to establish communication between the Öresund Strait and Royal Square. The latter, in turn, was one of the main selling areas at that time.
Currently, the New Harbor attracts many artists, journalists, and photographers from all corners of the world. Along the banks of the canal, there are lined up colorful houses with gabled roofs, which as though descended from the pages of fairy tales, and at the pier, there are moored some historic ships, which, for the most part, are now restaurants. Everyone who visits New Harbor gets penetrated with its history and falls in love with this amazing place.
Bo-Kaap, Cape Town (South Africa)
Formerly known as "Malay Quarter", Bo-Kaap is situated on the slopes of Signal Hill, the height of which is 350 meters. It is near the mountains, Lion's Head and Dining Room and is considered to be a monument of the Malay culture.
The place is very popular among tourists thanks to its brightly colored houses, which are all lined up in rows along the streets of it. It seems that the owners of the houses compete with each other to find out who is more creative. Also, there is a Museum, whose building dates from 1760 and is the oldest in the district, as well as a Nurul Islam Mosque.
Stortorget, Stockholm (Sweden)
Did you know that the facades of all Stockholm houses are colored in warm tones? This is because it is, in fact, a northern town, so to make the city look not too gray and gloomy, it was decided to paint it in warm tones.
However, the two most striking buildings are located in the Central Square, Stortorget. No one will remember why, but the houses numbered as 18 and 20 are symbols of Stockholm and can be seen on stamps, brochures, and postcards. The main building on the city square is the Stock Exchange which built in the 18th century by Erik Palmstedt. Currently, within the building, there are situated the Swedish Academy of Sciences and Nobel Museum. Besides, one of the most popular European Christmas fairs takes place there.
Jellybean Row, Saint John (Canada)
Downtown St. John's is the brightest spot in all of Canada. From afar variegated houses on hillsides look like a scattering of jelly beans in a colorful glaze. The tradition of painting houses in bright colors appeared in the historical part of the city as far back as the Victorian era. As many say, this was helping the sailors of St. John not to be lost among similar buildings.
Generally speaking, there are many rumors concerning those houses, so everyone chooses the truth he/she likes. Also, many tourists come to the town to admire the whales that can be seen there annually.
Neal's Yard, Covent Garden (London, England)
Neal's Yard is an amazing oasis located in the heart of London. The city is known for its cloudy weather; therefore, the residents of this area decided to compensate it. The houses there are painted in all colors of the rainbow, and the bright window frames, doors, and quaint signboards, in turn, complement the ensemble.
Here you can buy a handmade soap, environmentally friendly food, get a personal horoscope, and even admire street plays. Local bars and restaurants were created in old-fashioned buildings of the Victorian era, they are famous for the fact that they offer visitors to taste various dishes from all corners of the globe.
Eight Of The Most Colorful Places On Earth
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