The most colourful streets in the world

The city of Chefchaouen, known as the “Blue Pearl of Morocco” was founded in 1471, but didn’t get painted blue until 1492. The blue colour comes from an influx of Jews in the area who were escaping the Spanish inquisition; one tradition of the new Jewish community was to paint buildings blue.

The Parisian version of rainbow row can be found on Rue Crémieux. The Instagram-worthy street has towering homes in pretty pastel colours and charming French balconies. Many people venture to this small street in Paris just to get their photos taken and explore the less-touristy part of the city. In fact, this street is so dreamy it feels like it’s right out of a fairy tale.

Venice, home to canals that feature brightly coloured homes and streets, is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its Burano Island is filled with colour, from the homes to the jade-green waters of the canals and lagoon. Even the boats in the waters are different colours, bringing even more vibrancy to the city. Bridges connect different sides of the canal streets to one another making it super easy to explore the colourful walkways.

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After George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis, Black Lives Matter murals were created all over the country, including this one in his home town. It graces the street outside the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery and was created by 16 artists, one for each letter.

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