The city of Lisbon was classified as the most colorful in the world in an international study that evaluated the diversity of colors in different urban destinations. The analysis aimed to identify which cities have the greatest chromatic variety in images of streets and buildings. According to the portal, the study places the Portuguese capital at the top of the global ranking, based on data collected in different international cities.
The same work analyzed 78 destinations known for the visual diversity of their urban spaces, including cities in Europe, Asia and America. According to the same source, the methodology was based on the identification of color variations at the pixel level in representative images of each city, allowing the existing chromatic diversity to be quantified.
Methodology based on digital color analysis
The study was developed by experts linked to a company in the travel insurance sector, Just Cover, who used digital analysis tools to measure the variety of colors in an urban environment. The publication writes that images from different parts of the cities were considered, allowing the creation of a comparative basis between the various destinations evaluated. This method sought to standardize the analysis between different urban contexts.
Lisbon appears in first place with more than 2.6 million colors identified and a maximum score of 100 out of 100. This result places the Portuguese capital as the city with the greatest chromatic diversity among all those analyzed. According to the same source, the classification results from the combination of several visual elements present in the city, which were captured and analyzed within the scope of the study.
Urban elements highlighted in the capital
The study refers to the presence of buildings in pastel tones and decorative tiles as part of Lisbon’s visual identity. These elements are common in the city’s historic neighborhoods. The publication adds that the yellow trams and terracotta-toned roofs were also considered relevant factors for the chromatic diversity identified in the capital of São Paulo.
In addition to the colors, anyone who goes to Lisbon may also be surprised by the sound of fire sirens at noon, something that also happens in many other cities in Portugal. It is already an old tradition that works as a time signal to mark lunch time.
Porto occupies third place in the ranking, with a score of 91.6 and around 2.4 million shades identified. Invicta appears behind only Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, which occupies second position. Porto’s presence on the podium reinforces the relevance of Portuguese cities in the group analyzed by the international study.
Visual characteristics of Porto in the study
According to the same source, the study highlights the roofs in terracotta-red tones and the colorful houses along the Douro River as central elements of Porto’s urban landscape. The cobblestone streets and wineries are also mentioned as part of the visual framework associated with the city.
The ranking also includes Cartagena and Rio de Janeiro among the top five positions, with evaluations close to those recorded at the top of the table. According to NiT, these cities are part of a wider set of destinations with high color diversity. The publication adds that cities such as Guanajuato, Havana, Hanoi, New Orleans and Medellín are also on the list, reinforcing the presence of destinations outside Europe in the ranking.
Dominant presence of the American continent
The American continent appears to be strongly represented among the cities analyzed, including several locations among the top positions. This factor highlights the geographic dispersion of destinations with greater diversity of colors. Cities, such as Antigua and New York, are also part of the 15 best classified.
The director of Just Cover, Aaron Brennan, says that the visual dimension of cities has gained relevance when choosing tourist destinations. This reading is integrated into the broader context of travel planning. The manager also highlights the importance of factors such as culture and gastronomy, although the visual impact is increasingly considered in travelers’ final decisions.
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