From the Garonne river to the Canal du Midi, and from Saint Sernin to the Cité de l'Espace, the many different facets of Toulouse bewilder many a visitor to the "Ville Rose," or pink city, named that way because of the traditional pink-tinted brick buildings. It is a southern european city with Spanish influences and Italian architecture. The french provincial city of Toulouse has enjoyed many cultural influences over the years, enriching its cultural heritage.