Why Are Buildings in Greece Painted in White and Blue?
The reason and mystery behind the white walls and blue domes and windows
What comes to your mind when you imagine Greece? I guess it would be the white houses and the azure blue sea. The perfect combination for a beautiful traveling destination. Have you imagined what’s the real reason behind those white houses and blue domes and windows? The mystery and the shades which made Greece a major tourist attraction. Some believe it’s basically because of the Greek flag or the blue evil eye but that’s not true.
The real reason behind white and blue Greece houses
First and foremost, it’s important to know that the whitewashed and blue colored houses are a trademark of Cyclades. The Cyclades are a group of about 220 Greek islands with some of the most popular being Santorini, Mykonos, Paros, Crete, and Naxos.
The mystery of white color
The buildings in Greece are made up of stone, mud, and volcanic materials that have a darker color and are especially hot. During hot summer days, it was very difficult to be inside the buildings, since dark colors absorbed the sunlight, making them extremely hot.
