26 breathtaking photos of colorful places in Europe

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• A plethora of colorful destinations can be found within Europe.
• Some of the continent's brightest locations are found in nature, like the Northern Lights in Tromsø, Norway, and the Rio Tinto River in the Huelva province of Spain.
• Kinsale, Ireland, and Wrocław, Poland, however, shine with color thanks to brightly-painted buildings and homes.
• You can also check out some of the most beautiful colorful destinations on Earth.
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While many people are familiar with Europe's iconic landmarks — think Big Ben and the Leaning Tower of Pisa — not everyone knows that the continent is home to some of the most colorful places in the world.

Spain and Romania offer bright architecture that attracts tourists from all around the world. Poland, Italy, and France are also home to vibrant locations that can't be found anywhere else.

Take a look at some of the most colorful places found in Europe below.

The five villages that make up Cinque Terre, Italy, are full of multicolored buildings.

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Cinque Terre is a cluster of five small villages along the coast of the Italian Riviera. It's also a UNESCO World Heritage, and a popular tourist destination, thanks to its colorful buildings. The village of Manarola, pictured above, has postcard-perfect views. 

You can travel between the vibrant villages by boat, train, or on foot.

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Visitors often hike footpaths that connect each of the villages in Cinque Terre, which was designated a national park in 1999.

In March, local authorities announced that tourists can now be fined up to $2,772, or €2,500, for wearing flip-flops, pumps, or other sandals while walking the area's many rugged trails.

According to The Telegraph, mountain-rescue units were "fed up" with rescuing tourists who got trapped while hiking because of their footwear.

 

For a quiet getaway, consider staying in the bright village of Corniglia.

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As the only village in Cinque Terre that's not directly adjacent to the Ligurian Sea, according to Lonely Planet, Corniglia is ideal for travelers who prefer to stay away from crowds.

 

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