5 blue cities around the world
Color is the essence of life - it infuses our hearts and our moods of brightness. With so much darkness in the world, it's nice to see things with a soaked blue lens. Blue is the color of peace and wisdom. It has the ability to transport you to a place like a sky. Blue has also been synonymous with loyalty, intelligence and trust - all the qualities we should strive for in us daily. Meet our favorite blue cities around the world.
Color is the essence of life - it infuses our hearts and our moods of brightness. With so much darkness in the world, it's nice to see things with a soaked blue lens. Blue is the color of peace and wisdom. It has the ability to transport you to a place like a sky. Blue has also been synonymous with loyalty, intelligence and trust - all the qualities we should strive for in us daily. Meet our favorite blue cities around the world.
Jodhpur, India
Welcome to the blue city of Rajasthan, which is the official nickname of Jodhpur. This blue city has been considered an essential commercial way because of its central-west location. While beautiful women in vibrant saris are walking around so dynamic spice markets, a blocked background is the ideal way to maintain constant serenity in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city. The best blue view comes from the Fort of Mehnarangh.
The story behind the blue:The zones of indigo toned in the old quarter of this city near the Thar desert, so that people can easily recognize where the Brahmin lived. Brahmans was the highest Indian caste and when the color developed in the city, the color became a high social class symbol.
Sidi Bou says, Tunisia
Located near Tunisia, this humble village is more blue and white than the only blue. But the white is just as peaceful and beautiful, so we decided to include the magic Sidi Bou. Accentuate these beautiful blue shades with intermittent white washes are damidated doors, audacious and daring black studs. Often, doors and windows are also colorful blue and global bay of Tunis.
The story behind the blue:This city has its name because it has been nicknamed after a disciple of Abu Madyan who was famous resident of the region. But another person who lived there, known as Baron Rodolphe d'Erlanger, is responsible for washing the city in blue. He was a French artist with a passion for painting.
Juzcar, Spain
Near Malaga, Spain is a less famous village, but also magical. This village is actually called "Schtroumpf Village" around the world for a reason where we will reveal soon. Instead of looking too comical or similar to a cartoon, this city transformed into blue has a mediterranean ethereal aesthetic that we are obsessed with the popular Spanish destination.
The story behind the blue:A pop culture tale is behind the reason why this beautiful city is blue. Can you imagine that this village was chosen for "The Schtrouf 3D"? Sony told residents that they could do white houses again, but the citizens voluntarily chose to keep it all blue. They must have fallen in love with the supposed cooling capacities of the color, which many love.
Chefchaouen, Morocco
Morocco already turns with ethereal colors, but if you travel in the rural city of Chefchaouen, an important World Heritage site, you will reach a zen level that you have never thought possible. It will cause emotions inside what you were not aware of the previous one. Built in 1471, the city is dotted with pervented blue walls and shutters, which make the bottom of the rifous mountains even more amazing.
The story behind the blue:All these components and doors were imported by Jewish refugees fleeing Spain and the Spanish Inquisition. They sought refuge in this oasis of a city and, with their arrival, the cultive tradition of painting blue paint walls. The city became blue 22 years after its creation in 1471 and we can not imagine what it looked like.
Oia, Greece
It was difficult to choose a single blue city in Greece, because it is the master of blue cities since antiquity. This is another place that is not pure in his Pierre-Blante, but is often accentuated by white tones that are only improving positive vibrations. People called Oia the most romantic city of all time, making it a popular honeymoon and a wedding.
The story behind the blue:Most of the time, these colors are a tribute to the Greek flag, but blue tones are also a way to fight against the formidable heat, reflecting the beating sun's rays. The look was created by mixing a cleaning agent called Loulaki, with plaster of lime.
Of course, there are other colorful cities around the world with a rainbow painting charm, such as the residences of Sherbet Tunda of Procida, Italy and the neon signs of Tokyo, Japan. But there is just something on the blue that makes us feel that we can slowly inch towards a calmer world - a filled with less hot and more peace.