Some of these cities are famous in their own right, others not so much. But we loved our time in each of them.

Here is a list of seven of the most colourful cities in the world

1. Manarola, Cinque Terre in Italy

Cinque Terre is a chain of five villages resting on a rocky coastline in the north of Italy. Known for its beauty and best explored on foot along the old footpaths, Cinque Terre seems to be on everyone’s bucket list.

In fact, Cinque Terre features in our shortlist of the 15 Best Places to Visit in Italy.

Oh, and let’s not forget the food and wine to be had, followed by Italian gelato.

The most colourful of the five villages is Manarola and if you are visiting this part of Italy, allow for more time here. Stunning.

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2. Guanajuato in Mexico

A vibrant student city in Mexico known for international festivals is yet to be appreciated for its colourful beauty.

The city is nestled in a valley and its colourful houses line the twisted alleyways.

We spent four months in Mexico exploring different areas and they certainly know how to make cities colourful. We were on a mission to find the Top 5 Food Cities in Mexico, and we certainly found them!

We recommend visiting Oaxaca and searching for these 10 Best Foods to Try when you’re there.

If you want to delve deep into Mexican cuisine, check out our Mexican Food Guide, it lists our top 21 Mexican dishes you need to try.

But for us, Guanajuato was the one we picked from our list of the most colourful cities in the world. A wonderful place to get lost.

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3. Brighton Beach in Australia

Brighton Beach made it to our top 7 most colourful cities in the world for a very good reason.

Not only does it offer a stretch of vibrant, colourful beach houses (that are worth a lot) which really please the eye, but the houses are also located on a gorgeous beach itself.

Simply sit down and enjoy both attractions. The small beach houses as well as the perfect beach. 

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4. Caminito, Buenos Aires in Argentina

Caminito, meaning little walkway in Spanish, is a street in the downtown neighbourhood of La Boca in Buenos Aires.

A local artist painted the first house back in the ’60s to attract more artists to come here to live and perform.

Today the most colourful street is mostly jam-packed with tourists snapping photos and shopping for souvenirs.

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5. Nyhavn, Copenhagen in Denmark

Nyhavn in Copenhagen is the place to be. For almost 300 years old townhouses have been painted in bright colours and create a unique and enjoyable sight for the visitor.

Lined up with restaurants and bars, it’s a perfect place to sit down and enjoy the afternoon. You might see a red house (no 67) across Nyhavn where Hans Christian Andersen wrote his first stories.

Also, the best time to capture the colours is early morning or at sunset when the colours really pop.

Make sure to stop by while you enjoy this lovely city and check out these other 10 convincing reasons why you should visit Denmark.

6. Burano Island, Burano in Italy

Located only a stone’s throw from the famous Venice Island, Burano is known for its lace industry and its beautiful brightly-painted houses.

Legend has it that it was the fishermen who painted the first houses so they would recognize their house from the water. Today, the colour must be approved by the government first to keep them all in line. 

If you’re short on time in Venice, check out our post on How to Visit Venice in One Day – The Perfect Itinerary

7. Wroclaw, in Poland

Poland might not be synonymous with colours, but if you take the time to explore this country, you’ll discover many colourful cities. The city of Wroclaw is one of them.

It is one of the biggest cities in Poland, and still amazes travellers with a delightful square dominated by colourful houses.

Wroclaw also features on our list of our Favourite Cities in Poland To Visit.

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