Bo-Kaap in Cape Town, South Africa: The tradition of choosing bright colors for houses began in the late 20th century.

Rainbow Village in Taichung, Taiwan: To save the houses from demolition, Huang Yung-Fu, a local resident, painted all 1,200 of them in 1924.

Macromural de Pachuca, Mexico: One of the largest murals in the world covering homes in a hillside neighborhood.

Selarón Staircase in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: This landmark was created by Jorge Selarón, a Chilean-born artist, as a "tribute to the Brazilian people."

Burano, Italy: The houses are painted following a specific color system dating back to 16th century.

Chefchaouen, Marocco: There are a few theories on why the houses are painted blue, including that the color repells mosquitos or that it symbolizes sky and heaven.

Gamcheon Culture Village in Busan, South Korea: In 2009, the village was converted into a cultural hub by painting the houses and featuring exhibitions and art installations.