8 Most Colorful Cities in the World (Slideshow)

Even if you’ve never been to or even heard of Cinque Terre, you’ve likely seen a photo of it somewhere. The town (actually five small villages, hence the name) is famous for its multicolored buildings piled onto a rounded hilltop that juts up against the Italian coast like a seaside snow cone. As if melting on a hot day, the colorful homes of this UNESCO World Heritage Site spill down the slide of the cliffs right up to the water’s edge.

Click here to learn about a traditional wine that hails from Cinque Terre.