Some places on social networks simply cannot be overlooked, as they impress with a wide range of colors and shades. We present to you the most attractive European five.
A study by the American research platform Uswitch compiled a list of the most colorful places in the world. They handled the process expertly by comparing photos of different places, and a special digital scanner was able to distinguish the number of different shades and nuances. Check out his selection of the most colorful places on the old continent.
Gamla Stan, Stockholm, Sweden
The historic center of the Swedish capital boasts buildings from the 12th century. Stortorget is the most striking square in the old part of the city, precisely because of the colorful medieval houses where the nobility once lived. The square also houses the stock exchange building, the seat of the Swedish Academy and the Nobel Museum.
Wroclaw, Poland
The city by the river Odra is famous for Plac Solny or Salt Square, which is surrounded by brightly painted buildings with many restaurants and other business premises.
Colmar, France
It is one of Alsace's medieval gems, located close to the German border. Many people often describe it as the "little French Venice", also because of the colorful wooden houses that act as if from a fairy tale and line the picturesque city canals.
Nyhavn, Copenhagen, Denmark
The historic harbor lies in the center of Copenhagen and is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Danish capital. The northern side of Nyhavn is surrounded by old terraced houses painted in bright colors, which are a popular backdrop for photos.
Cinque Terre, Italy
The ancient village of Manarola on the Italian Riviera, with its brightly painted houses set along the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is by far the most colorful town in the world, according to a Uswitch study. Cinque Terre boasts as many as 2.6 million hashtags on social networks.