Streets of Paraty, Brazil
Located on the Costa Verde, a coastal area known for its greenery,
Paraty is an old colonial town, established by the Portuguese in 1667. Its
colorful historic center, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is fully
pedestrianized and much of its architecture, including its cobbled
streets, hasn't changed for 250 years or more. A peculiar feature of the
historic center are the raised doors – this is due to the high tides
that flood the city in the mornings. Many visitors come here specifically to
take photographs of the flooded streets and the reflections of the colorful
buildings.
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