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00:00If you're looking for somewhere that will brighten up your day or researching your
00:18next holiday destination, look no further than these colorful cities.
00:24Whether they're hidden away amongst mountains, lying alongside the sea, or on an island in
00:28a lagoon, these brightly colored cities are as photogenic and picturesque as they come.
00:34Freshly painted or fading from the passing of the centuries, these cities certainly count
00:39amongst the most colorful in the world.
00:59Number 10.
01:00Sighisoara.
01:05Now one of the most popular tourist destinations in Romania, Sighisoara is noted for its wonderful
01:11walled old town, magnificent medieval architecture, and lovely pastel-hued buildings.
01:17Exploring its age-old cobbled streets is a delight.
01:20Quaint artisanal shops and cafes can be found hidden away amongst the colorful collection
01:25of well-preserved churches, townhouses, and watchtowers.
01:29Located in the center of the country in Transylvania, Sighisoara is also reputed to be where Vlad
01:34the Impaler, the inspiration for Dracula, was born.
01:38With lots of myths and legends swirling around its multi-hued and charming streets, Sighisoara
01:44is a magical place to visit.
01:55Number 9.
02:19Mewhaven.
02:24While Denmark's capital of cool is a wonderful place to visit, it is the historic harborside
02:29town of Mewhaven that attracts the most attention.
02:32Lying at the heart of Copenhagen, Mew Harbor is lined by multi-hued townhouses that were
02:37built in the 17th and 18th centuries.
02:40Bobbing on the harbor in front of them are many wooden ships, and the lively cafes, bars,
02:45and restaurants along the waterfront only add to the ambiance.
02:49The oldest standing building in Copenhagen is located at number 9, while Danish author
02:54Hans Christian Andersen lived at number 18 for some years.
03:15Number 8.
03:19Monterola.
03:21While Monterola may only have a population of some 350 people, the small Italian town
03:27welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
03:30One of the five towns that make up the Cinque Terre in Italian Riviera, Monterola is a very
03:35cute, charming, and colorful place that hugs the mountainside and overlooks the Mediterranean.
03:41Tightly packed together, the faded yellows, oranges, and pinks of its buildings look all
03:46the more spectacular and make for some fantastic photos from the hiking trails above the town.
04:10Number 7.
04:11Pelourinho.
04:16Salvador's historic center, Pelourinho, is awash with color.
04:20Magnificent colonial-era buildings line its cobbled streets and squares.
04:25The first colonial capital of Brazil, Salvador boasts lots of pastel-colored monuments and
04:30historic houses dating from the 17th through the 19th centuries.
04:34The city, and Pelourinho in particular, is renowned for its rich Afro-Brazilian heritage
04:40and culture.
04:41It's a fantastic place to visit during Carnival.
04:44This is when bright, chaotic celebrations take over Salvador's streets in the form
04:48of parades, dancing, and other festivities.
05:05Number 6.
05:06Guanajuato.
05:07Tucked away in a narrow valley in central Mexico lies the beautiful, colonial city of
05:16Guanajuato.
05:18The city was founded in 1554 next to one of the richest silver mining areas of Mexico.
05:23The 16th-century mining boom led to the construction of beautiful haciendas and fine colonial mansions.
05:30Many of them are built out of pink and green sandstone.
05:33Guanajuato's streets and many colorful alleyways spread out in every direction, while most
05:38of its traffic is served by a network of underground tunnels, making it an excellent city for pedestrians.
06:02Number 5.
06:04Jodhpur.
06:08Once the capital of the Kingdom of Marwar, Jodhpur, on the edge of the Barinthar Desert,
06:13is now popularly known as the Blue City.
06:16As the cultural capital of Rajasthan state, it is blessed with centuries-old temples and
06:21beautiful palaces.
06:23Its most distinctive features, however, are the beautiful blue-washed buildings of the
06:27old town that lie clustered beneath the imposing walls of a huge fort.
06:32Legend has it that the city was painted blue because local priests thought it was an auspicious
06:37color.
06:38With lots of alluring sounds, sights, and smells, Jodhpur and its many blue hues are
06:42sure to provide lots of incredible photos and memories of an unforgettable trip.
07:32Number 4.
07:35Burano.
07:38Renowned for its brightly painted houses, the small island of Burano can be found at
07:42the northern end of the Venetian Lagoon, around a 40-minute vaporetto ride from St. Mark's
07:47Square.
07:48The daring and distinctive look of the town came about when fishermen returning home from
07:52their catch realized they couldn't find their way in the fog.
07:56Consequently, they painted their homes in very bright colors.
08:00Houses now stand out delightfully against the emerald waters of the canals and lagoon
08:04around them.
08:05Very picturesque to gaze upon, Burano is now one of Venice's most popular and photogenic
08:10tourist destinations.
08:30Number 3.
08:51La Boca.
08:56One of Buenos Aires' most famous and fun-filled barrios, La Boca is renowned for both its
09:02colorful wooden houses and the sound of tango that reverberates around the neighborhood.
09:07A very artistic and creative place, La Boca is awash with amazing sights.
09:12Outdoor photography exhibitions and murals lie alongside pulsating tango clubs and lively
09:17street markets.
09:19This part of the Argentine capital is also home to La Bombonera, Boca Junior's famous
09:24football stadium.
09:26Exploring the barrio is a must when in Buenos Aires for its vibrant feel and energetic
09:31nature.
09:52Number 2.
09:53Bocap.
09:58Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bocap is the most colorful of Cape Town's many
10:03neighborhoods.
10:04Nestled at the foot of Signal Hill, the one-time township is full of fantastic architecture,
10:09with lots of brightly colored facades lining its cobbled streets.
10:13The neighborhood's colorful and cheerful nature came about when liberated slaves painted
10:18their homes in bright colors to showcase their newfound freedom and happiness.
10:22To learn all about Bocap and its rich history and culture, make sure to visit the Bocap
10:27Museum, which was built in the 1760s.
10:43Number 1.
10:44Chefchouen.
10:50Located in the northwest of Morocco, the small city of Chefchouen is famous for its mesmerizing
10:55medina.
10:56Every building in the old town is painted a lovely shade of blue.
11:00While some claim that it was Jewish refugees in the 1930s who painted the town to symbolize
11:05the sky and heaven, others postulate that the buildings were decked in blue to keep
11:09mosquitoes away.
11:10Whatever the reason, Chefchouen certainly makes for a spectacular sight, particularly
11:15when contrasted with the dusty, arid Rif Mountains.
11:19With lots of exquisite architecture, a thriving culinary scene, and loads of breathtaking
11:24photo opportunities, the Blue Pearl is not to be missed.
12:10Number 2.
12:11Bocap.
12:12Located in the northwest of Morocco, the small city of Bocap is famous for its mesmerizing
12:13medina.
12:14While some claim that it was Jewish refugees in the 1930s who painted the town to symbolize
12:15the sky and heaven, others postulate that the buildings were decked in blue to keep
12:16mosquitoes away.
12:17Whatever the reason, Chefchouen certainly makes for a spectacular sight, particularly when
12:18contrasted with the dusty, arid Rif Mountains.
12:19With lots of exquisite architecture, a thriving culinary scene, and loads of breathtaking
12:20photo opportunities, the Blue Pearl is not to be missed.
12:21Number 1.
12:22Chefchouen.
12:23Located in the northwest of Morocco, the small city of Bocap is famous for its mesmerizing
12:24medina.
12:25While some claim that it was Jewish refugees in the 1930s who painted the town to symbolize