These urban landscapes are worth every detour

These urban landscapes are worth every detour

Some cityscapes are so familiar that they become the emblem of their city. Dubai, Tokyo and New York bring together some of the most impressive skyscrapers, but they are not the only ones. Valletta and Kuldiga, among others, have equally exceptional skylines!

Explore these cities with breathtaking cityscapes.

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Jakarta, Indonesia

These Jakarta residences are bathed in blue, with Sudirman Central, the business district, as a backdrop.

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Mumbai, Inde

An overview of the different lifestyles in Mumbai, in Inde.

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Athens, Greece

A neighborhood of Athens, illuminated by the setting sun.

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Manama, Bahrain

A boat plows through the waters with the business district in the background, in Manama.

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Damascus, Syria

Believers gather round the mosque Tekkiye Suleimaniye, in Damascus, Syria.

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Tokyo, Japon

Can you make out Tokyo through the darkness? An image taken from the towering Tokyo Skytree skyscraper.

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Cape Town, South Africa

The lights of Cape Town’s financial district twinkle in the night.

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Bethlehem

A detailed view of Bethlehem, an ancient city whose history dates back to biblical times.

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New York, United States

Midtown Manhattan lights up at sunset. The New York skyline does not seem to have aged.

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Cape Town, South Africa

Cape Town exudes a certain melancholy at the onset of winter.

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Zürich, Switzerland

Check out this shot of Zurich, featuring the Hotel Storchen, Fraumuenster Church and the peaceful Limmat River.

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Petra, Jordan

Tourists flock to Petra, the fabulous ancient city located in Jordan.

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Shenzhen, Chine

Explore the Futian business district in the Chinese city of Shenzhen.

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Tokyo, Japon

A real sea of ​​buildings and skyscrapers seems to stretch as far as the eye can see when you are at the top of the Tokyo Skytree.

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Tel Aviv, Israel

The shades of Jaffa Port are striking and contrast with Tel Aviv’s financial district.

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Jakarta, Indonesia

Traffic intensifies in the streets of Jakarta, near the business district.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

The towers of buildings and the skyscrapers of Dubai make this city one of the most futuristic in the world.

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Bethlehem

The Walled Off Hotel, designed by Banksy, is located in Bethlehem, just a few meters from the Israeli separation barrier.

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Damascus, Syria

Onlookers throng to 19th-century Marjeh Square in the Syrian city of Damascus.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates

An unprecedented view of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest skyscraper in the world.

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Kowloon, Hong Kong

A couple takes a selfie near Choi Hung Residence, famous for its rainbow colors.

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Amiens, France

Clouds are reflected on the Somme in Amiens, France. Admire the Notre-Dame d’Amiens cathedral in the background.

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Madrid, Spain

The Puerta de Alcala, in Madrid, stands proudly above these pink flowers.

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Gdansk, Poland

The Polish city of Gdansk is famous for its picturesque shores.

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Singapore

A bridge leads to the residential area of ​​Kallang in eastern Singapore.

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Amiens, France

Notre-Dame d’Amiens cathedral seems to touch the clouds flying over Amiens.

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Kuldiga, Latvia

A sunlit alley in Kuldiga.

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Valletta, Malta

Here is a stylized image of the Full Blood Moon overlooking St. Paul’s Cathedral in Valletta, Malta.

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Nairobi, Kenya

Tourists take a selfie pose atop the Kenyatta International Conference Center in Nairobi, Kenya.

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