One of the things that makes a city or town so special is the architecture design of the houses and buildings. Whether they are Victorian houses, skyscrapers, blocks of flats or colourful buildings, the houses in which people live give us an idea of the history of the place and the way of life which the locals live. Today we have made a list of the most vibrant houses in the world. Do you want to take a look?
Pastel colours with a rooftop pool in Calp, Spain
This famous building designed by architect Ricardo Boffil is a maze of colours, pink, blue and reddish tones, located at the foot of the sea in the coastal town of Calpe.
Famous Striped houses in Aveiro, Portugal
These stripey houses are the most colourful you’ll find in Portugal. They were designed in the 19th century for holiday makers and now they’re lived in by both locals and tourists.
La Boca neighbourhood in Buenos Aires
The la Boca neighbourhood in Buenos Aires is an area full of colour which attracts crowds of tourists every year. One of the most famous streets is Caminito Street, where the brightly coloured houses bring in marvelling tourists excited to see the art.
Lilac house in Burano, Venice
The island of Burano, located 7 kilometers from Venice (about 20 minutes by boat), stands out for its colourful facades and houses, surrounded by water. They were originally built as fisherman’s houses and even today they keep their vivid colours.
The red houses of Reine, Norway
Reine is one of those Norwegian villages that look like a a giant playground. This in particular stands out for its characteristic red houses, which thousands of tourists come to visit each year.
A puzzle pf houses in Vienna
Hundertwasserhaus is a very original residential complex built between 1983 and 1986. This building looks like a colourful puzzle and it stands out against the big white buildings of Vienna.
The colourful terraced houses in Notting Hill
Notting Hill is a neighbourhood in London where we can find a lot of terraced houses, two or three floors (at most), all painted with bright colours or pastel shades. In them there are small flower gardens and to access the wrought iron portals you have to climb the 3 or 4 steps.
Colourful houses in Valparaíso, Chile
Valparaíso (Chile) is a port city full of charm and of course, colourful houses! The colourful houses of the city create beautiful view and bring many visitors to see them.
A town full of colour: Cinqueterre in Italy
The village of Vernazza in the Cinque Terre is another of the many Italian villages which is full of colour. A must to stroll among the old fishermen’s houses.
The French Quarter, New Orleans
The French Quarter is the oldest neighbourhood in New Orleans, USA. In this district you can find many beautiful houses, all very colourful, and many with the iconic balconies and terraces that characterise this architecture.
Colourful house in ·Wimereux, France
This colorful little cottage is located in the village of Wimereux, in the region of Nord-Pas-de-Calais, a charming place where there are many similar buildings by the sea.
Fishing houses in Austurias, Spain
This fishing port in Asturias also has colourful houses making the town a beautiful place to visit.
