10 Most Colorful Cities in Europe
| March 8, 2017
5. Longyearbyen, Norway
When a small town is located on an island in the icy Arctic, where everything’s white, a marvellous mosaic of colors makes a superb contrast. The houses in Longyearbyen are painted in a rainbow of colors that shine brightly and nicely stand out thanks to the mighty, surrounding mountains.
Place of residence for the governor of the Svalbard Island, Longyearbyen is the northernmost territorial capital of the planet. And, of course, it’s also one of the most colorful, brightening its cold winters with a wide range of vivid shades.
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