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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

The Colorful Cities in The World ( Part 2 )

6. Pelourinho


Salvador is the capital of the state of Bahia, Brazil. Pelourinho, is renowned for the Portuguese colonial architecture with historical monuments from the 17th century until the 19th century. Here are Cathedral of Salvador founder of the Jesuit church.


7. Manarola


Manarola is one of the oldest towns in the Cinque Terre and located in Riviera, Italy. This picturesque village, located on a steep mountain on the edge of the Mediterranean Sea. The tourists usually hang out at one of the outdoor cafes and enjoy the stunning scenery of one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy.


8. Jodhpur


In the middle of the barren Thar desert in India, you will find Jodhpur. This historical city is full of forts, palaces and temples. When you walk in Jodhpur, the color of the building will be dazzling in the sun. If viewed from afar, the same buildings will look bluish. Not be surprised if this city is known as the Blue City.


9. Punda


Willemstad is the main city of CuraƧao, located on the southern coast of the island. Dutch colonial architectural in Willemstad, looks beautiful in the Caribbean. Punda district is an area of ​​major commercial and administrative center of the Netherlands Antilles. Punda is the oldest district in Willemstad, founded in 1634.


10. Guanajuato


In the mountains of the Sierra de Guanajuato Mexico, located the beautiful colonial city, Guanajuato. The city was founded in 1554 on the side of one of the silver-rich regions in Mexico. The rise of the 16th century mining led to many beautiful haciendas built. The streets and alleys which colorful, widely spread in all directions. Most of the traffic is served by a network of underground tunnels, making it an excellent city for pedestrians.

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