The Most Colorful Cities In The World

Published March 28, 2012
Updated February 8, 2019

Most Colorful Cities In The World: Guanajuato, Mexico

Most Colorful Cities In The World Guanajuato

Founded in 1554, Guanajuato is a small city distinguished by a wealth of Spanish colonial architecture. It is located in a narrow and winding valley, which means that most streets are alleys on which most automobiles cannot drive. The beautiful buildings get their color from the pink and green sandstone that was used in their construction.

Guanajuato Mexico

Guanajuato

Jodhpur, India

Jodhpur India

Jodhpur – or the ‘Blue City’ – lies in the Indian state of Rajasthan and is distinguished by its blue houses that are noticeable even from great distances. Though it cannot be said with certainty, it is believed that the houses were painted blue as a result of the caste system, the hierarchical system of Indian citizenry.

Many speculate that the priestly Brahmins painted their homes blue to differentiate themselves from the general population.

Colorful Cities Jodhpur

Jodhpur Picture

World's Most Colorful Cities Jodhpur

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Savannah Cox holds a Master's in International Affairs from The New School as well as a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and now serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield. Her work as a writer has also appeared on DNAinfo.