Cities will always look drab at night when you get in close. This is because the structures in a city will always look the same. Apartments, stores, restaurants, and even public restrooms are all square structures that don’t really catch attention from the ground. However, cities don't rely on the big structures to look good. They rely on their streets and the small things that can catch attention.

At night, cities look glorious in the distance. The lights from the buildings, cars, and street lamps all look good. However, all the color will drain away when you get in close. You will see that the lights are all the same color and are not that special. However, take a closer look and you'll see that there are a few special places that retain color. These are the places that put in the extra effort to stand out. You might even notice their custom flags since they could be the main tools for advertising their establishments.

Once you get past the structures, you might want to take a walk and take in the scenery. While the structures don't really stand out, you will notice the streets. The lamp posts are placed strategically to highlight things that need the light to be noticed. The street pole banners are especially noticeable because they have different images and different ads on them. They don't just tell you about the city, they actually make the streets look a little better even at night. It won't take long to appreciate the urban landscape.