Results: Some of the Most Colorful Cities in the World, part three

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From Caribbean islands to old European towns, you’ll stumble across houses where bold blues, sunny yellows, and vibrant reds take over the streets. Sometimes the colors started out as a practical thing, sometimes as a way to celebrate culture or lure in curious travelers. In this survey series, you’ll see coastal towns where colorful houses shimmer in the water, mountain villages that stand out against snowy backdrops, and historic neighborhoods that have been brightening up their corners for centuries. Touropia.com is the source for this survey series.
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St. John's sits on Canada's eastern coast in Newfoundland. The city's colorful row houses make it one of the most vibrant places you'll find. Locals call these "Jellybean Row Houses" because they're painted in every color you'd find in a bag of jellybeans. People started painting their homes to brighten up the endless foggy days. The tradition stuck and now it's the city's signature look. You'll spot these colorful houses climbing the hills downtown. Every house rocks a different bold shade, standing out against the gray Atlantic weather. The bright paint gives the old port city a cheerful energy. Walking the streets feels like moving through a rainbow. St. John's is both the oldest city in North America and one of its most colorful. Have you ever been to St. John's?
Yes
15%
259 votes
No
74%
1279 votes
Undecided
11%
191 votes
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You'll stumble upon one of Europe's most vibrant cities hidden in western Poland. Wrocław explodes with color in its stunning market square, where Gothic and Baroque buildings crowd together in a wild palette. The city feels like a living art gallery. Over 400 bronze gnome sculptures peer out from streets and squares, adding a bit of mischief and surprise wherever you wander. Locals call Wrocław the "Venice of Poland"—rivers and canals crisscross the city, and Cathedral Island sits quietly wrapped in water. The market square sprawls out, easily one of Europe's largest and most colorful. At sunset, the buildings catch fire in oranges, yellows, and reds. Gnome hunting here turns into a kind of joyful scavenger hunt, all while you soak up the city's mix of architectural styles. Would you visit Wrocław, Poland if you had the opportunity to?
Yes
39%
668 votes
No
37%
638 votes
Undecided
24%
423 votes
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3.
One of Cuba's most colorful gems waits in Trinidad. This UNESCO World Heritage town feels like a time capsule from the 18th century. Cobblestone streets twist past houses in gentle pastels—mint green, canary yellow, peach—all with delicate wrought-iron touches. Trinidad sits up against the Escambray Mountains, and the backdrop makes those painted houses pop even more. The town has held onto its Spanish colonial look. Some streets barely seem to have changed at all over the centuries. Each house tells its own story in color. Blues echo the nearby Caribbean, yellows beam like tropical sunlight, and pinks call up images of conch shells scattered on the sand. Your camera will have a field day here. The one-story homes and old-world charm create perfect photo spots at nearly every turn. Have you ever been to Trinidad, Cuba?
Yes
8%
135 votes
No
81%
1408 votes
Undecided
11%
186 votes
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You'll find this tiny blue village tucked away in Spain's Andalusia region. About 300 people live in Júzcar. Before 2011, it looked like any other white village in the area. Then Sony Pictures rolled in with a wild idea. They painted every building bright blue for "The Smurfs" movie premiere. After filming, Sony wanted to repaint everything white. Locals had a different plan. They voted to keep the blue. Tourists started pouring in. Would you take your family to Juzcar, Spain to search for Smurfs?
Yes
19%
322 votes
No
54%
942 votes
Undecided
15%
260 votes
Not Applicable
12%
205 votes

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