Passionate About Pink? The 8 Prettiest in Pink Places in the World
Bazaar Arabia presents 8 rosy architectural and natural masterpieces—dispersed across the globe
On the hunt for the best pink places and spots around the world? Bazaar Arabia shares a round up of them all here.
There’s a time and a place to see life through rose-coloured glasses, and this is it. The experience of the feminine is archetypically painted in pink, as demonstrated by the rosy hues that adorn the ancient paintings of Venus—the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility— and the pink symbolism of female-related causes such as Breast Cancer Awareness and Women’s Rights.
Historically, the colour is said to have been popularised by Madame de Pompadour, Louis XV’s mistress, who donned pink as a status symbol. Chromatically, pink is a mixture of red and white — representing both the purity and passion that women exude.
Long before pink became the “it colour” of 2023—partially owing to the success of Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster Barbie—our world has boasted a certain number of striking pink destinations which have stood the test of time. Here, Bazaar Arabia invites women everywhere to visit these 8 charmingly pink places around the world.
8 of the Prettiest Pink Places In The World
Pink Mosque, Maguindanao, The Philippines
Located in Datu Saudi Ampatuan, the Masjid Dimaukom was intentionally painted in a stunning shade of pink to symbolise the peace, love, and inter-faith unity among the Filipino workers who built it in 2014.
Tan Dinh Church, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Built in 1876, this Gothic architectural work of art is said to be the second largest church in the world (after the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris). The Catholic church is equally rosy on the inside as it is on the outside, and its charming pink colour has rendered it a must-visit tourist attraction in Saigon, Vietnam.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, India
Known as the Palace of the Winds, this sandstone masterpiece and its 953 rosy windows have given Jaipur the charming label of “The Pink City.” Constructed in 1799, the regal palace is one of the most majestic buildings showcasing Rajput architecture in India.
Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island, Bahamas
Located on a small island in the Bahamas, this 5 kilometer sandy strip contains crushed red shell of foraminifera, which when combined with white sand results in a stunning, soft pink hue. This rare, rosy phenomenon adds a unique charm to the already divine subtropical island.
Craigievar Castle, Scotland
Straight out of a fairytale, this enchanting pink property is said to have inspired the design of Disney’s very own Cinderella Castle. Known for its Scottish Baronial style of architecture, Craigievar Castle is pristinely perched on the picturesque hills of Aberdeenshire.
Lake Hillier, Western Australia
Located off the coast of Western Australia on Middle Island, the bubblegum pink lake is especially striking when contrasted with the deep blue magic of the Pacific Ocean.
La Maison Rose, Paris, France
Translating to The Pink House, this Instagrammable pastel pink cafe in Montmartre is a stone’s throw away from the Sacré-Cœur and is said to have been inspired by French painter Maurice Utrillo’s “The Pink House.” This quaint spot in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is a must-visit gem.
Rua Nova do Carvalho, Lisbon
Locally known as Rua Cor-de-Rosa (Pink Street), this bubblegum pink spot in the colourful Cais da Sodré district is one of the many architectural novelties in Lisbon—which arose following the transformation of the city’s Red Light District back in 2011.
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