Aug 18, 2025
Known as the Blue City, Jodhpur’s old town glows with bright indigo painted houses, originally coloured to ward off heat and insects. Against the backdrop of the mighty Mehrangarh Fort, these streets create a surreal landscape that feels straight out of a painting.
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A tiny island near Venice, Burano is a kaleidoscope of colour. Each house is painted in vivid hues like pink, yellow, and green. Legend says fishermen painted them brightly to spot their homes from the lagoon. It’s also famous for lace making and canals lined with boats.
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Nicknamed the Blue Pearl of Morocco, this town in the Rif Mountains is famous for its mesmerizing blue washed alleyways. The calming shades of turquoise and cobalt make it a favorite for photographers and travelers seeking a serene escape.
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This UNESCO World Heritage city bursts with rainbow coloured houses cascading down hillsides. Narrow winding alleys, colonial architecture, and lively plazas create a vibrant cultural hub, especially during its famous Cervantino Festival.
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The capital of this Caribbean island dazzles with pastel colored Dutch colonial buildings along the waterfront. Legend has it a former governor, plagued by migraines, ordered houses to be painted in bright hues instead of white giving Willemstad its iconic look.
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The Pink City was painted terracotta pink in 1876 to welcome Prince Albert, a colour symbolizing hospitality in Rajasthan. It's grand palaces, bazaars, and city walls glowing in pink create a timeless royal charm.
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This historic Malay Quarter is a burst of colours with cobbled streets and houses in vibrant pinks, blues, and greens. Once associated with freed slaves, Bo-Kaap’s colours now celebrate cultural pride and community identity.
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Havana is a living canvas of pastel facades, crumbling colonial mansions, and lively murals. Its colourful streets paired with vintage cars make it one of the most photogenic cities in the world, embodying Cuba’s spirit of resilience and joy.
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