Color is the essence of life – it infuses our hearts and mood with brightness. With so much darkness in the world, it’s nice to see things from a blue-soaked lens. Blue is the color of peace and wisdom. It has the ability to transport you to a heaven-like place. Blue has also been synonymous with loyalty, intelligence, and trust – all the qualities we should strive for within ourselves on a daily basis. Meet our favorite blue cities from around the globe.
Jodhpur, India
Welcome to the Blue City of Rajasthan, which is Jodhpur’s official nickname. This blue city has been regarded as an essential trade route because of its central-west location. As beautiful women in vibrant saris walk around equally vibrant spice markets, a blue-washed background is the perfect way to maintain a constant serenity amid the hustle and bustle of the city. The best blue view comes from Mehnarangh Fort.
The story behind the blue: The indigo toned areas in the old quarter of this city near the Thar Desert existed so that people could easily recognize where Brahmins lived. Brahmins were the highest Indian caste, and when the color expanded in the city, the color became a symbol of elevated social class.
Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
Located nearby Tunisia, this humble village is more blue and white than solely blue. But white is equally peaceful and gorgeous, so we decided to include the magical Sidi Bou Said. Accentuating these gorgeous hues of blue with intermittent washes of white are damask doorways, bold and bold black studs. Often, doors and windows are colored blue as well, and the overarching Bay of Tunis.
The story behind the blue: This city has its name because it was dubbed after a disciple of Abu Madyan who was a famous resident of the area. But another person who lived there, known as Baron Rodolphe d’Erlanger, is responsible for washing the city in blue. He was a French artist with a passion for painting.