The Spirit of Caorle: Color, Whimsy, and a Hint of Mischief

Caorle reveals its playful soul through bold colors, vibrant art, and the irresistible charm of a carousel in motion.

It’s not just the pastel façades or the sea breeze that give Caorle its personality. It’s the people—the Caorlians—who paint the town with laughter, with cheer, with color. Quite literally.

Colorful paintings

A narrow alley explodes in vivid brushstrokes: bold reds, saturated blues, electric yellows. A local artist has transformed a side street into a gallery of joy. His playful visions of Caorle reimagine the town’s landmarks as a whimsical dream. Domes, bell towers, and canals bend and dance in fantasy hues. No wonder there’s a “No Foto” sign tucked discreetly among the works—some magic, perhaps, is meant to be witnessed, not captured.

Step into the piazza and the mood doesn’t change—it amplifies. A golden merry-go-round spins gently beside the candy-coloured buildings, its unicorns frozen mid-prance, inviting even the most serious grown-up to forget themselves for a moment. Children shriek, parents sip espresso, and somewhere in the air, that old carnival tune loops endlessly.

Carousel in a Caorle plaza

You tell yourself you’re too old to ride. But then, so is everyone else—grinning shamelessly as they circle round and round.

 
Jens Thieme

Playing hard, living loud, moving around fast, resting deep and enjoying it all.

https://jens.thie.me
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