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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The Colorful Cities in The World ( Part 1 )

1. Nyhavn


It is a quiet neighborhood overlooking the harbor of Copenhagen Denmark, is an area popular with locals and tourists. Many bars and restaurants make it an ideal location to relax along the canal. Be sure to visit the building number 9, the oldest building in Copenhagen, built in
1681. Danish writer Hans Christian Andersen lived at number 18 for a few years.

2. Bo Kaap


Bo-Kaap is a picturesque part of Cape Town, South Africa, located on the slopes of Signal Hill above the city center. Bo-Kaap also be referred to as a Malay kampong because the majority of the population is of Indian descent, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Malaysia were once the slaves who were brought here by the Dutch East Indies Trading Company in the 17th and 18th centuries. Tourists can take a walk in the narrow streets and winding and enjoy all the vibrant colors that adorned the building.

3. Zacatecas


Zacatecas was founded in 1548 to provide housing for silver miners and prosperity peaked in the 16th and 17th centuries. The city is built on the slopes of a narrow valley with narrow streets climbing the steep hillside. The old town center consists of many colorful buildings, mostly built in the 18th century, including the beautiful cathedral and the Church of Santo Domingo which has many sculptures.

4. Kulusuk


Greenland seems to have a lot of the colorful houses that brighten the landscape. An example is the village of Kulusuk located on a small coral island. This small village is the gateway to eastern Greenland. Adventurous travelers can find amazing sight of a large iceberg in the Denmark Strait and the magnificent mountains in the East Greenland. Kulusuk has one hotel that was built in 1999.

5. La Boca


La Boca is a working class district in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Colorful and artistic home of a resident is a stunning example of the independent nature of the population of La Boca. In La Boca there is La Bombonera, which is the home of the famous football club Boca Juniors.



to be continued,,,,,,,

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