Panoramas

Glass-fronted lifts give riders panoramic views of the skyline and the sensation of floating above Hong Kong.

This ruined relic of the medieval city of Jahanpanah is a quiet oasis in the middle of New Delhi.

Plans for this local observation tower were debated for so long, the allocated funds lost value and the design had to be changed.

This landmark Victorian folly rewards visitors with spectacular views over the Peak District.

The skeletal frame of a decommissioned gas-pumping station offers breathtaking views of greater Berlin.

This mountain sunrise is one of the most breathtaking views in Thailand, yet well off the tourist trail.

Hidden beneath a beautiful overlook you’ll find the history of the city depicted in comic strip format next to a pay toilet.

This unassuming oasis elevated just above the busy streets of Jerusalem offers one of the best views of the Old City.

Stare out over the lagoon and beyond from this 10th-century campanile on the island where the city of Venice began.

The world's longest nonstop reversible cable car soars through spectacular scenery to the medieval Tatev Monastery.

Three underground crypts and a pointed arch under the bell tower make this cathedral unique among Romanesque churches.

A dramatic sculpture high up in Yorkshire with vistas on an industrial scale.

A steep and winding road in the Yorkshire Dales passes by these deep natural potholes.

A giant rooftop ride with unbeatable views of Matsuyama city, the nearby mountain ranges, and the Inland Sea.

According to local lore, this narrow passageway through two large rocks was accidentally created by the devil himself.

Gnarled canopies of pink and purple wildflowers arch over the trail to the summit.